- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-Focused work
About Nathan
Nathan Staniford is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 10 years of counselling experience. He works with people who are struggling with anxiety, identity, family conflict, relationships and grief. Nathan aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to find practical steps forward.
He has worked in four NHS foundation trusts and at a university, and has run private practice since 2018. Those roles involved one-to-one counselling for a range of everyday and complex problems. His background means he is used to helping people with common life stresses as well as longer term issues.
In sessions he uses straightforward, person-centred ways of working. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client, at the client’s pace. He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help with overwhelming thoughts and on solution-focused ideas to identify small, achievable changes.
People come to Nathan for help with coping skills, relationship setbacks, loss and changing life circumstances. He listens and then works with each person to find practical next steps. Sessions aim to be clear, direct and useful rather than full of jargon.
His practice includes work around addiction, ADHD, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and intimacy problems. Clients can expect a pragmatic approach that connects everyday problems to concrete approaches they can try between sessions.
How Nathan uses approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says. The counsellor follows the client’s lead and helps them make sense of their own experience, which suits worries about relationships and identity.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices. These can reduce the intensity of anxious thoughts and improve sleeping and coping with stress.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that can be tried between sessions. It is useful when someone wants clear, short-term goals and ways to measure progress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nathan will discuss options and decide together with the client what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps match methods to the person’s goals and preferences.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days - for example a shorter check-in at lunch, not needing travel time, or avoiding noisy commutes. Different formats suit different practical needs, and Nathan will help find the best way to work for each person.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nathan help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, relationship and family conflict, grief, addiction, ADHD and issues around identity and self esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions follow a client-centred approach with practical elements. He uses mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people manage thoughts and try small changes.
How long has he been practising?
He has 10 years of counselling experience, combining work in NHS foundation trusts, a university and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.