- Client-focused listening
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-aware care
About Richard
Richard Folkes is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma. He supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and codependency concerns. He also addresses sleeping and eating difficulties, anger, career pressure and the impact of ADHD on daily life.
He works from the view that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the room. Sessions focus on listening and practical steps rather than labels. Richard aims to make the first steps feel manageable and less overwhelming.
Richard uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the client. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. For people affected by past harm, he uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address memories and reactions at a pace the client chooses.
He has three years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential. He offers support for a wide range of issues including addiction, bereavement, intimacy concerns and caregiver stress. He also works with people navigating adoption or foster care, ageing-related worries, and communication or attachment difficulties.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients may be seen. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist's availability through the Start Therapy process.
Approaches and how they work online
Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard and understood. The counsellor follows the client's lead, reflects what they say and helps them build on their own strengths. This approach suits people who want a supportive, non-directive space to talk.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses simple exercises and practical steps to test unhelpful thinking and try small changes in behaviour. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and stress-related patterns.
Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address and reduce the ongoing impact of past harm. Work proceeds at a pace the client feels able to manage, with techniques aimed at reducing distressing reactions and improving day-to-day coping.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant.
The biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to help people keep continuity of care when schedules or locations make in-person meetings difficult.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Richard help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma, plus concerns such as relationships, grief, self-esteem and codependency.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He centres sessions on the client's experience and strengths, combines listening with practical tools, and works at a pace chosen by the client.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional work experience helping people with issues including trauma, addiction and anxiety.
What credentials and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a cancellable subscription model.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.