- Client-Centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-Focused work
About Nathan
Nathan Staniford is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of practice. He works with young adults and others who are dealing with anxiety, identity questions, family conflict, grief and relationship problems. He also addresses issues such as addiction, ADHD, sleep and eating concerns, and career stress.
He trained and practised across four NHS Foundation Trusts and at a university before moving into private practice in 2018. That mix of settings means he is used to different kinds of problems and practical life pressures. He focuses on clear, direct conversations rather than jargon.
Sessions are client-centred, so the conversation follows what matters most to the person in the room. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with overwhelming thoughts and to build steadier attention. Solution-focused ideas are used when people want short-term plans and clear next steps.
Nathan aims to create an environment where people can speak honestly about painful or confusing feelings. He works collaboratively on goals like better sleep, managing anxious thinking, addressing relationship patterns, or planning next steps after a big life change. He avoids technical language and prefers straightforward tools people can use between sessions.
He has supported people through grief, family disputes, workplace stress and identity exploration. His private practice work since 2018 complements the NHS and university roles earlier in his career. Those varied settings inform how he structures sessions and practical follow-up.
People who want a conversational, practical approach often find his style useful. If someone is unsure whether this would suit them, he asks for a short initial discussion to clarify goals and match on expectations.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Nathan uses client-centred work to follow whatever the client brings to the session. That approach focuses on listening and reflecting so the person shapes the agenda. It helps with relationship worries, identity questions and uncertain life choices.He also draws on mindfulness techniques to support attention and emotional regulation. Simple exercises may be introduced that can be practised between sessions to reduce rumination and improve sleep. Solution-focused work adds concrete steps and short-term goals, useful for people wanting practical changes like better daily routines or workplace coping strategies.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. Nathan will discuss options with the client and decide together what feels most useful, based on needs, goals and personal preference. That collaborative planning makes it easier to adjust methods as things change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work schedules, avoid travel time and have shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and plans so they work in a remote setting while keeping sessions practical and goal oriented.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Nathan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, addictions, ADHD and related concerns such as sleep, eating and career strain.
How would he work with someone feeling lost after university?
He uses client-centred conversations to identify what matters most and solution-focused steps to try next. Mindfulness tools may be offered to manage overwhelming thoughts.
What is his background and experience?
Nathan has ten years of counselling experience and has worked at four NHS Foundation Trusts and a university before practising privately since 2018.
Is he registered with a professional body and where is he based?
He is a BACP counsellor and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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