Counsellor profile
Richard Stafford, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 179555
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-centred work
- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping tools
About Richard
Richard Stafford, BACP, is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 17 years' experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and relationship problems, along with grief, low self-esteem and life changes. Sessions are straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people manage strong feelings and everyday pressures.
He uses a client-centred approach that keeps the discussion focused on the person's experience. That means listening closely, reflecting what comes up in conversation, and helping clients find their own solutions. Sessions often involve talking through triggers, patterns and practical ways to reduce reactivity.
Richard also works with problems linked to trauma, addictions, sleep difficulties and compassion fatigue. He supports people dealing with workplace strain, isolation, guilt and issues around intimacy. The emphasis is on helping someone notice unhelpful habits and try different responses in daily life.
In practice he offers clear, steady guidance rather than technical jargon. People can expect simple tools and conversational tasks to practise between sessions. He explains ideas in plain language and focuses on small steps that fit into a normal week.
Sessions are held in English and Richard accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How sessions work
Client-centred approaches and online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what the client says, and helps them explore their responses to anger, loss or stress. This approach suits people who want to understand how their feelings arise and discover practical ways to respond.The aim is collaborative. The counsellor will work with the client to choose which approaches to try based on their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting methods, and deciding together on next steps rather than imposing a fixed plan.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. The site describes a subscription-based session model; confirm the session options and formats offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals on the platform can help clients adapt strategies for anger, sleep, grief and workplace stress through conversation and between-session tasks.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He supports people who snap at loved ones, hold resentments, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is listed alongside related concerns such as stress, relationships and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a client-centred way, listening and reflecting to help clients find their own solutions. The focus is on practical conversations and small, manageable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience working with a wide range of issues including grief, addiction, trauma and workplace stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary depending on location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.