Counsellor profile
Nathan Staniford, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 10 years of experience
Counselling for stress, relationships and anxiety
Continue with NathanAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (250007)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Nathan supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Nathan
BACP. 10 years' counselling experience. Nathan Staniford helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, addictions, identity questions and related issues such as self-esteem and intimacy concerns.
Nathan works in a straightforward, conversational way. He asks about what is happening now and what the person wants to change. Sessions are practical and focused on the client's concerns, using listening and collaborative problem solving rather than lengthy theory explanations.
His background includes work in four NHS Foundation Trusts and at a university, and he has been in private practice since 2018. That mix of settings means he is used to supporting people in different stages of life and with varying levels of need.
Nathan draws on client-centred methods to keep sessions person-focused, mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness, and solution-focused tools to identify small, achievable steps. He uses these approaches to help with anxiety, low mood, coping with change and practical problems such as sleep or parenting strain.
People who come for counselling can expect clear discussion of goals and regular review of progress. He invites clients to say what works for them and adjusts the way he works over time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to set the initial plan.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own priorities and experience. In practice this means the counsellor listens without directing, reflects back what is said and helps the client shape their own goals. This approach suits relationship difficulties, identity questions and general emotional distress.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems and stress by offering short exercises to use between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move a person closer to their preferred outcome. Sessions often identify strengths and past successes and turn these into experiments to try before the next meeting.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, and then agree a plan together. This collaborative process means the approach can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins and offering flexibility around work or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to maintain continuity of support when in-person meetings are difficult.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Nathan works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, addictions and related areas such as self-esteem and intimacy concerns.
What is his counselling approach?
He uses client-centred listening alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of counselling experience, including work across multiple NHS Foundation Trusts and a university, and has run a private practice since 2018.
Is he BACP registered?
Yes. His listed credential is BACP.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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