- Calm practical support
- CBT and trauma work
- NCPS credential
About Richard
Richard Folkes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and addiction. He believes people know their own story and that their strengths can guide change. He offers calm, practical support for those ready to take a first step towards a happier life.
He works in a straightforward, person-focused way. Sessions begin with what matters most to the client. Richard listens, helps clarify problems, and then makes small, workable plans together. He draws on Client-Centred thinking to keep conversations focused on the person rather than a checklist.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used when thoughts and behaviour patterns are getting in the way. This gives clear, step-by-step ways to test unhelpful thinking and try different actions. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used for people whose past experiences are affecting how they cope now, with careful pacing and attention to present safety.
Richard holds NCPS as a professional credential and has three years of practice experience in the UK. He supports people with a broad range of concerns, including relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, ADHD, and issues linked to adoption and foster care.
He welcomes working with people who want practical support, honest conversation and short-term plans for change. If someone feels ready to start, Richard offers a guided first session to set aims and agree ways of working.
Approaches used in online work and how they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and strengths, with the counsellor following the client's lead and helping them make sense of their situation. This approach suits people who want a respectful space to talk and make decisions at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and problematic behaviours. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past events affect daily coping and uses careful pacing to reduce distress and build new ways of managing triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then choose or blend methods collaboratively. This means plans are tailored to what the person needs and how they prefer to work.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when days are busy. Many people find this flexibility helps them keep therapy consistent while managing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression and relationship strain, among many other issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He works in a person-focused, practical way that starts from the client's own priorities and strengths and builds small, manageable plans together.
What professional background does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom helping people with mental health and wellbeing concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NCPS as his credential and shows he practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and English is the language used for therapy.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.