Richard Stafford

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Grief and bereavement
• Workplace issues

About Richard

Richard Stafford works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and related concerns using a client-centred way of working. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 17 years of experience.

Richard offers short, straightforward sessions where the client's perspective is the starting point. He aims to help people talk through upsetting events, manage strong feelings and find more effective ways to cope. Practical day-to-day problems such as sleep disruption, parenting strain, workplace pressure and issues around intimacy are commonly addressed.

His approach is grounded in listening and reflection rather than instruction. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on exploring options that feel achievable. This can include understanding patterns, working through grief, and talking about relationship or family stresses.

Richard has supported people with addiction concerns, anger, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose. He also helps those facing divorce or separation, caregiver stress, and communication problems. Men’s issues and self-esteem are among the recurring themes he addresses.

With many years of practice, Richard draws on his experience to keep sessions clear and task-focused when needed. He encourages small, practical steps alongside talking work. People who book a first session can expect a calm, direct approach and a focus on what they want to change.

How Client-Centred work and online sessions fit together

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own views and experiences. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps the person clarify what matters to them. This approach is useful for grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

In practice, this means sessions concentrate on the client's priorities rather than following a rigid plan. The counsellor and client discuss what to focus on and agree the pace and next steps together. That makes the choice of approach a collaborative decision based on needs, goals and preferences.

Practical benefits of using online sessions include fitting counselling around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. Online work can also make it easier to keep regular sessions when routines are busy. The biography does not list specific session formats, so check the available options before booking. Many registered or accredited professionals adapt the structure and length of sessions to suit everyday schedules and practical constraints.

Topics Richard lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Self-love
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Richard

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people experiencing anxiety and stress with conversational, client-centred counselling.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person.

How much experience does he have?

He has 17 years of experience working with a range of concerns including grief, relationships and workplace issues.

Where is he based?

He is based in the United Kingdom and works with clients from there.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.