Counsellor profile
Nathan Staniford, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Nathan
Counsellor Nathan Staniford is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years' experience working in counselling. He works with issues such as identity, anxiety, family conflicts, personal relationships and grief and loss. He practises in the United Kingdom and also accepts international clients.
Nathan spent time in four NHS Foundation Trusts and at a university before moving into private practice in 2018. This mix of settings means he is used to different kinds of referrals and everyday concerns. He draws on three main approaches in his work: Client-Centred Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
In sessions he focuses on what the person brings in the moment. Conversations aim to make feelings and thoughts easier to talk about. Mindfulness elements help people notice patterns of thought and reduce overwhelm. Solution-Focused methods are used to identify small, practical steps a person can try between sessions.
Nathan also works with issues around addictions, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and workplace concerns such as career and compassion fatigue. He lists LGBT matters, ADHD and trauma and abuse among his areas of practice. He describes these as topics he has helped people with over his ten years of counselling.
His practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the See online counselling options button.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and helps people to find their own understanding of what is happening. This approach can help with emotional issues such as grief, relationship concerns and low self esteem.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple, present-moment awareness skills. It helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and reduce reactivity to stress and anxiety. These skills can be practised between sessions and used in everyday situations to manage worry and overwhelm.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move things forward. Sessions focus on goals and what is already working, then build on those elements with short-term actions that people can try between meetings.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That collaborative process can be adjusted as things change over time.
Confirm the session formats available before booking by using the See online counselling options button and the short matching questionnaire. Being clear about how sessions fit around work, family or travel helps make counselling easier to keep up.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nathan commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, and a wide range of other concerns such as addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and career difficulties.
What style of therapy does he use in sessions?
His approach includes Client-Centred Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, used to make feelings easier to talk about and to find small practical steps forward.
How long has he been practising?
He has ten years' counselling experience, including work at four NHS Foundation Trusts and a university, and time in private practice since 2018.
Which professional body is he part of and where does he practise?
He is a member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. International clients are also accepted.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the See online counselling options button and the short matching questionnaire.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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