Counsellor profile
Richard Folkes, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- CBT methods
- Trauma-focused work
About Richard
Counsellor Richard Folkes is registered with NCPS and has three years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions and related difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and he works from the United Kingdom.
Richard works from a person-focused stance. He treats the person as the expert on their own experiences and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward. The emphasis is on helping people manage current problems and day-to-day pressures.
His practice draws on client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural techniques. That means listening to what matters most to the client, and then using clearer thinking and behavioural steps where helpful. For trauma and abuse he uses trauma-focused approaches designed to address the impact of distressing events.
Typical concerns he supports include mood problems such as depression and bipolar affective issues, relationship and intimacy difficulties, sleep and eating problems, and work and career stress. He also helps with ADHD, grief, codependency and substance misuse-related issues.
Sessions focus on practical coping skills, clearer ways of thinking, and closer attention to what clients want to change. Richard aims to help clients set realistic steps and review progress. He encourages straightforward conversation about goals and what works in everyday life.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Richard uses client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy along with trauma-focused methods. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify their priorities and feel understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and introduces practical steps to change them; it can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the impact of traumatic events and works on the emotional and memory-related effects of those experiences.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Richard will discuss options with each client and decide together what to try first. That includes checking what feels manageable and what goals the client wants to set. The plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses so the method suits the person and their situation.
Confirm available session formats before booking as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or reducing the need to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can offer flexible ways to work so that therapy fits around work, family and other commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression and related concerns listed in his profile.
What style of therapy does he use?
He works in a client-centred way and uses cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused methods as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience in the UK.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are accepted as stated in his profile.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
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