Richard Stafford, BACP
Richard Stafford is a counsellor with 17 years' experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Richard
Richard Stafford is a counsellor with 17 years' experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He supports those dealing with grief, self-esteem problems, parenting strain and workplace issues. He also offers help for addictions, trauma, anger and intimacy-related concerns.
Richard works in a direct, down-to-earth way. Sessions focus on what is bothering the person now and on practical steps they can try between meetings. He aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly and test out new ways of coping.
Background and approach
His practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. That means listening carefully, reflecting back what is said and helping people find their own solutions rather than imposing answers. Richard adapts his pace to suit each person.
People often come with life changes, loss or relationship breakdowns. Richard helps unpack these events, identify patterns that make things harder, and develop coping strategies for daily life. He pays attention to emotion as well as practical behaviour.
Sessions can cover feelings of guilt, shame or isolation and support work on boundaries, communication and self-compassion. He also assists with issues linked to caregiving stress, control struggles and finding a clearer sense of purpose. Richard practises in the United Kingdom and offers work in English.
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and brings nearly two decades of practice to his sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 179555 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Richard lists
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Online support
Richard’s style is practical and collaborative. He will work with each person to agree how sessions should run and which techniques to try. Deciding on an approach happens together, with adjustments as goals and needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can fit short check-ins, flexible scheduling or people who process better in writing. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family or travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Richard help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems and parenting strain, plus issues such as addictions, trauma, anger and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses a Client-Centred Therapy style that focuses on listening, reflecting and helping the person find their own solutions. Sessions aim to be practical and paced to individual needs.
How much experience does he have?
Richard has 17 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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