Counsellor profile
Richard Folkes, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, trauma and addictions
Continue with RichardAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS24-01412)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Richard supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT methods
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Richard
NCPS, 3 years' professional experience. Richard Folkes works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression and relationship concerns. He uses client-centred methods and structured approaches to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes.
Richard describes clients as experts in their own lives and aims to build on their strengths. He prefers clear, straightforward conversations. Sessions focus on identifying what is causing difficulty, trying out coping strategies, and reviewing what helps in day-to-day life.
He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the person's perspective central. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past events affect present functioning and daily routines.
Sessions are pragmatic and paced to the person's needs. Richard offers a steady presence while exploring practical steps such as breathing techniques, planning small behavioural changes and testing new ways of responding to difficult situations. He also addresses sleep, eating and work-related stress when these come up.
People who contact him usually want straightforward help with specific problems, coping strategies, or ways to reduce distress. The initial meeting reviews immediate concerns and sets clear, achievable goals. Follow-up sessions track progress and adjust plans as needed.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. Online sessions using this approach keep the person's experience central and use active listening to clarify concerns and priorities.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, online involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours between sessions. It often uses brief exercises, scheduling and simple homework to change day-to-day patterns and reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.
Trauma-Focused Therapy online looks at how past events affect current reactions and routines. Work is paced to the person's comfort and can include grounding techniques and safe ways to process distressing memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how each method might help, then decide collaboratively which techniques to try first. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
The practical benefit of online counselling is fitting sessions into everyday life, for example making time for weekly meetings without travel. If you plan to work online, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Registered or accredited professionals provide online counselling in a range of ways, and the therapist will help choose what suits your routines and needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred style alongside CBT and trauma-focused work, favouring plain conversation and practical strategies.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of professional experience in the UK.
What credential does he hold?
He is listed with NCPS, as stated in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients as noted in his information.
How are sessions arranged and what about formats?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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