Richard Folkes , NCPS

Richard Folkes is a United Kingdom based therapist with three years of professional experience and holds the NCPS credential, a professional credentialing designation used in his region. He works with people navigating stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, and recovering from trauma and abuse, offering steady support as they work toward clearer days and more manageable routines.

Richard approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing each person is the expert on their own story and already carries resources that can help them move forward. He frames the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process, helping clients identify goals and practical steps that fit their lives while validating the courage it takes to seek change.

Richard aims to create a warm, respectful space where clients can explore challenges, build coping strategies, and develop healthier patterns. He supports individuals at different stages of change and focuses on tailoring sessions to a person's needs, helping them find sustainable ways to improve well-being and relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Richard uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic environment where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps people clarify their values, build on existing strengths, and make changes at a pace that feels right for them.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often helpful for people seeking concrete tools to manage mood and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Richard is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from wherever the client is located and support continuity of work between sessions.