Nathan Staniford, BACP

Nathan Staniford is a counsellor with ten years' experience who helps people facing midlife questions and other major life changes. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through things that feel overwhelming. Nathan aims to make the first step into therapy as straightforward as possible for someone feeling unsure or anxious.

He has worked across four NHS Foundation Trusts and in a university setting, and has run a private practice since 2018. Over the years he has supported people with identity, anxiety, family conflict, relationships and grief. That practical background shapes how he works today.

Nathan uses straightforward, person-focused ways of working. Sessions are centred on the person's own priorities and what they want to change. He listens for strengths and helps clients build small, useful steps that can make day-to-day life easier.

Main areas Nathan commonly addresses include stress, depression, coping with life changes, addiction concerns and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, body image and parenting pressures. Clients with ADHD, compassion fatigue or long-term health challenges may find his approach helpful.

In sessions he combines attentive listening with clear, goal-oriented conversation. He collaborates with people to set practical goals and to try new ways of coping between meetings. The overall aim is steadier, more manageable day-to-day living rather than quick fixes.

How Nathan’s approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps the client find their own solutions, which can suit conversations about identity, relationships and grief.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions with less reactivity. It can help with anxiety, mood swings and coping with ongoing stress through brief exercises and repeated practice.

Solution-Focused Therapy is practical and goal-oriented. It looks for small, achievable steps the person can try between sessions to build momentum and improve daily routines.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Nathan will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's needs and goals, and he will adapt the work as those needs change.

Please confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to connect with a registered professional when location or travel are barriers to face-to-face meetings.