- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and client-centred
- Trauma-informed work
About Richard
Richard Folkes is a NCPS credentialed counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He focuses on common early-adulthood concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and addictions, and also works with trauma and abuse. He aims to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by life changes and career pressures.
Richard uses practical talking and listening to help people sort problems into manageable steps. He treats the person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions tend to cover immediate coping tools as well as longer-term patterns that cause repeated distress.
His main approaches include Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That mix allows him to combine open listening with structured exercises when helpful. People often bring issues such as self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating problems, ADHD-related challenges, or grief.
Richard also supports clients dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and career transitions. He can help people who are processing abandonment, adoption histories, or attachment concerns. The practical focus is on clearer thinking, manageable goals and rebuilding everyday routines.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches guide online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps when someone needs space to talk through identity, relationship or career uncertainties without feeling judged.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is more structured. It looks at unhelpful thought patterns and practises small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change addictive habits.
Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the impact of traumatic events by helping people process painful memories and develop safer ways of coping with triggers and flashbacks.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will discuss different methods and together with the client decide which mix fits their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed as progress is made and goals change.
The original profile does not list specific session delivery methods, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid the need to travel for an appointment. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to help people keep continuity of care when life is busy.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma, plus relationship and career concerns commonly faced by young adults.
What is his counselling style like?
He combines open, person-led listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma-focused methods when needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with adults in the UK.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds NCPS as his stated credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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