Richard Folkes, NCPS
NCPS-credentialed therapist for stress and trauma
- Client-centered care
- CBT techniques
- Accepts international clients
About Richard Folkes
Richard Folkes is credentialed in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS, a UK counselling credential, with three years of professional experience supporting people through difficult transitions. He has worked with clients facing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, and recovery after trauma and abuse, focusing on practical, compassionate support that meets people where they are.
Richard works from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are powerful resources in overcoming challenges. He aims to help clients identify and build on those strengths while developing clearer ways to manage symptoms and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Recognising that taking the first step toward change requires courage, Richard provides steady encouragement and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic process. He supports clients as they set goals, explore options, and practice new skills so that progress feels manageable and relevant to everyday life.
Richard works from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are powerful resources in overcoming challenges. He aims to help clients identify and build on those strengths while developing clearer ways to manage symptoms and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Recognising that taking the first step toward change requires courage, Richard provides steady encouragement and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic process. He supports clients as they set goals, explore options, and practice new skills so that progress feels manageable and relevant to everyday life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Richard Folkes have?
Richard Folkes has three years of professional experience working with clients on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse.
Is Richard Folkes a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the NCPS credential. No additional registration details were provided.
In which languages does Richard Folkes provide therapy?
Richard provides therapy in English.
Where is Richard Folkes located?
Richard is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Richard Folkes as my therapist?
You can work with Richard Folkes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Richard Folkes work with international clients?
Yes. Richard works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Richard Folkes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches suited for online support
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and helping clients shape their own goals. It focuses on understanding each person's experience and supports issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes by building on personal strengths.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact. CBT helps people develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily life through structured exercises and short-term goals.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. It can assist people working through the effects of abuse or traumatic events by combining safety, stabilization, and gradual processing as appropriate.
Finding the right fit is part of the collaborative process. Richard will work with each client to choose or adapt approaches based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, and registered professionals can adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations, accommodate work or family commitments, and allow clients to access support in ways that feel most practical for them.