Richard Folkes , NCPS

Richard Folkes is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse. He holds the NCPS credential, a professional recognition that reflects his training and standing within the United Kingdom. Richard centers his work on the view that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be drawn on to overcome life’s difficulties.

His practice emphasizes supportive collaboration - listening closely to a person’s concerns, exploring what matters most to them, and helping to identify realistic steps toward change. Richard recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling or happier life requires courage, and he offers steady encouragement and guidance throughout that process.

Clients who work with Richard can expect an empathetic, respectful approach that values their perspective and priorities while focusing on practical ways to address current challenges and build resilience over time.

Approaches for Online Therapeutic Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and support to help people explore their own values and goals; it can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and related symptoms through structured techniques and skill building.

Trauma-Focused Therapy provides focused support for processing traumatic experiences and developing coping tools to reduce the ongoing impact of trauma and abuse on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, continuity of care when travel or relocation occurs, and the ability to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.