Richard Folkes

Richard Folkes is a counsellor with three years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addiction and depression. He believes clients are the experts in their own lives and looks to build on existing strengths when helping people make change.

Richard offers a direct but warm presence in sessions. He listens first, then helps people name the patterns that cause distress. Conversations focus on practical steps people can use between sessions. The aim is to make day-to-day life feel more manageable and less overwhelming.

He uses client-centred methods to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities. He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that can shift mood and behaviour. For people affected by past harm, trauma-focused approaches are used to reduce the hold of difficult memories and reactions.

Richard’s background is described simply as three years of professional practice and the NCPS credential listed with his name. He works in English and accepts international clients. If someone is unsure whether to try therapy, he encourages a short exploratory conversation to see if they feel comfortable working together.

Sessions are intended to be collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. Those seeking support for relationships, grief, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD or career stress can bring these concerns into sessions and discuss options for change.

How his approaches are used in online work

Richard draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to shape online sessions. Client-centred therapy means the conversation follows what matters most to the person, with the counsellor reflecting back and asking questions to deepen understanding. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small experiments to shift those patterns.

He also uses trauma-focused methods when past events continue to affect everyday life, helping people reduce distress from difficult memories and reactions. Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences and how each method might fit the person’s situation, so the plan is tailored rather than fixed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or family commitments, and the option to join from different locations if that helps keep appointments manageable. The listing does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Conversations online aim to be as focused and useful as in-person work, with attention to making changes that carry into daily life.