- Client-centred approach
- 17 years' experience
- Focus on sleep
About Richard
Richard Stafford, BACP, is a counsellor who helps people work through sleep problems alongside stress, anxiety and grief. He offers calm, practical support for everyday struggles like low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting pressures and workplace stress. Conversations are straightforward and focused on finding what helps you rest and cope better.
With 17 years' experience, he uses a client-centred approach that puts the person's priorities first. That means listening closely, reflecting what matters to you, and shaping sessions around your goals. Sessions are relaxed and non-judgemental so people can talk about what keeps them awake or worn out.
Richard often helps people untangle problems that affect sleep, such as anxiety, anger or loss. He also works with issues like addiction, intimacy-related worries and compassion fatigue that can erode rest. The work is practical - identifying small changes, building routines, and testing what improves nights and days.
He aims to tailor the pace and focus to each person. Some people want short-term strategies, while others prefer deeper exploration of patterns and relationships. Richard matches the work to the individual rather than following a fixed plan.
If you are thinking about starting, he describes the first sessions as a chance to map priorities and agree on steps. That early planning helps people feel clearer about progress and what to expect from therapy.
How Client-Centred Work Transfers to Online Sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, understanding and reflecting your concerns back to you. In practice this means the counsellor creates space to hear what matters most, helps you set priorities, and responds to your pace and style. It suits issues like anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem and grief where being heard helps reduce stress and find workable steps. The authorial style is about tailoring the work to each person. That means the therapist will talk with you about whether short practical strategies or longer conversations suit your needs. Deciding on an approach is collaborative, and adjustments are made as progress and preferences become clearer. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into everyday life easier, for example by removing travel time and allowing appointments around work or caring responsibilities. Different practical formats have different benefits, such as shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only conversations when bandwidth is low. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to see which will fit your routine best.Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard usually help with?
He supports people with issues that commonly affect rest and daily life, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep problems, relationship strain and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He follows a client-centred style, which means sessions focus on your experience and priorities. Conversations are calm and non-judgemental to help you find practical ways to improve sleep and wellbeing.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked in counselling for 17 years, helping people with grief, stress, motivation, anger and self-esteem among other concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking a session.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.