About Richard
Richard Stafford helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. He also supports those coping with self-esteem problems, life changes, addictions and workplace strain. He is straightforward and calm in his approach and aims to make starting therapy feel manageable.
Richard uses a client-centred way of working. That means he listens first and shapes sessions around what matters most to the person in front of him. Conversations are practical and down to earth, so people can try out new ways of thinking and acting between sessions.
How Richard works
He has 17 years of experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. Richard draws on that background when helping people with bereavement, anger, intimacy-related issues and sleeping problems. He pays attention to the everyday pressures that make coping harder.
Sessions focus on building trust, clarifying what the person wants to change, and finding simple steps forward. He aims to reduce blame and increase self-kindness while addressing communication and control issues. Work might include talking through painful memories, practising different responses, or planning small, achievable goals.
Richard also supports parents managing caregiver stress and people dealing with divorce, isolation or work-related difficulties. He offers a steady presence for people trying to find purpose, recover from shame or rebuild confidence after loss. Starting therapy can feel daunting, and Richard aims to make that first step easier.
He prefers clear, practical conversations that help people move toward a more manageable daily life.
Richard lists one way of working on the entry:
What Richard works with
The areas below are the ones Richard selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Client-centred care delivered online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on active listening and understanding the person without judgement. The therapist offers empathy and reflects what is important to the client, which can help with issues like anxiety, low self-worth, grief and relationship concerns.Richard uses this approach to make room for each person's story and priorities. That helps identify practical steps and small changes that feel achievable. Choosing a therapeutic style is a collaborative process and he will work with each person to find what fits their goals and preferences.
Online sessions can be flexible to suit busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to keep therapy going from different locations and at different times.
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