About Richard
Richard Stafford is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress and anxiety. He aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage difficult feelings and move forward.
He invites people to say what matters most and then shapes the work around those priorities. Conversations are straightforward and grounded, with an emphasis on understanding what is happening now and what might help next.
Background and approach
This plain approach suits worries about relationships, grief, low self-esteem and feeling stuck. Richard has 17 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns. He has worked with issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger and workplace stress.
He also addresses needs that often sit beneath other problems, like guilt, shame, loneliness and questions about life purpose. In sessions he uses client-centred therapy to listen closely and follow the person’s pace. That means the conversation is led by the client’s needs, and the counsellor responds with empathy and practical ideas.
Over time that approach can help people feel heard and clearer about next steps. Richard offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different circumstances and preferences.
Client-centred support delivered online
Richard primarily works using client-centred therapy, which means the counsellor listens closely and follows the person's lead. The aim is to respond with empathy, clarify what matters most and help the person decide practical next steps. This approach is useful for anxiety, relationship worries, grief and issues linked to self-esteem.In addition, his way of working emphasises straightforward conversation and practical coping strategies. That can suit people dealing with stress, sleep problems, anger or workplace difficulties. Finding the right fit is part of the process and he will work together with each person to choose approaches that match their needs and goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, while phone sessions can be simpler if bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text sessions offer shorter check-ins or a way to write things down in the moment. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and changing schedules.
Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
How would you describe his therapy style?
How long has he worked as a counsellor?
What credentials and location are listed?
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
What formats are offered for sessions?
How do sessions and cost work?
How do I begin working with him?
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.