Richard Folkes, NCPS

Richard Folkes, NCPS, helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and addictions. He works from a straightforward, respectful stance and supports people who want clearer direction and relief. He speaks English and offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

He sees clients as the experts in their own lives and uses that belief to shape sessions. That means starting where someone is and building on their strengths. Conversation is direct and practical, with an eye on small steps that can change day-to-day life.

Richard draws on client-centred methods to listen and reflect, and on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful patterns. He also uses trauma-focused approaches when past events continue to affect someone now. These methods are used together to match what each person needs in the moment.

He has three years of professional experience and holds the NCPS credential. In practice that looks like brief goal-setting, checking progress, and adjusting approaches if something is not working. People bring a wide range of concerns, from grief and relationship issues to sleep and eating difficulties.

Richard pays attention to life transitions and longer-term stresses such as caregiver strain and ageing-related changes. He also works with issues like ADHD, bipolar spectrum concerns, and identity matters within LGBT experiences. If someone is unsure where to start, Richard helps them choose an initial focus and plan the next steps.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to make sense of their feelings without judgement.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple exercises to change patterns that make problems worse; it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and sleep or eating concerns.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the ways past events still affect daily life and uses careful, paced strategies to reduce their hold; it can help when traumatic memories interfere with current wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose and adapt methods based on a person's goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and different needs arise.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins at convenient moments, and making it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving duties. Registered or accredited professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions while tailoring session length and focus to what suits each person.