Nathan Staniford, BACP

Nathan Staniford is a counsellor with ten years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and grief. He aims to make first steps feel manageable and to offer steady support as people work through painful feelings such as shame, jealousy or loss. Nathan uses straightforward language and a calm manner to make conversations easier to begin.

He trained and practised within four NHS Foundation Trusts and at a university, and has run a independent practice since 2018. That range of settings means he has worked with a broad mix of life issues, from identity questions to the strain of caregiving and problems with sleep or appetite.

Nathan creates an open space where clients can talk without fear of being judged. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him, and on small, practical steps that can make day-to-day life feel steadier. He mixes client-centred listening with mindfulness exercises and short-term solution-focused planning.

People consult him about relationship concerns, intimacy issues, addictions, and feelings of isolation or jealousy. He also helps with longer running difficulties such as chronic pain, career uncertainty and compassion fatigue. Nathan works in English and accepts international clients.

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP. If someone wants to try working together they can use the site's continue button on this profile to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions.

How Nathan uses client-centred, mindfulness and solution-focused work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said and helps people feel understood so they can make their own choices about change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, sleep and overwhelming emotions. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at what is already working in life and builds small, practical steps to move toward clearer goals and better routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nathan will talk with each client about their needs, goals and how they prefer to work, then agree a plan that might blend listening, mindfulness practice and brief goal-setting. That collaborative process means the approach can shift as needs change.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time and allow short check-ins when a quick conversation helps. They can also suit people who prefer to work from a familiar setting or who want to try mindfulness exercises during the day. Registered or accredited professionals offer online work that follows the same principles as face-to-face counselling, with a focus on practical tools and regular review of progress.