About Nathan
Nathan Staniford is a counsellor with ten years' experience helping people facing anxiety, identity questions, family conflict and grief. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through hard things and make gradual changes. Nathan aims to help clients feel heard and understood so they can take the next step toward a more fulfilling life.
Across a career that includes work with four NHS foundation trusts and a university, Nathan has supported people with relationship problems, coping with life changes and addiction concerns.
Background and approach
He has worked one-to-one in independent practice since 2018 and uses practical, person-focused methods in sessions. Nathan draws on client-centred principles to keep the conversation rooted in each person’s priorities. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people manage stress and stay present during difficult moments.
Solution-focused strategies support short-term planning and clearer next steps. Sessions usually involve talking through current problems, noticing patterns that cause distress and trying small, manageable experiments between meetings. Nathan pays attention to how family dynamics, work pressures and identity concerns interact with mental health.
He also works with issues such as sleep, eating, intimacy and self-esteem. People looking for support around LGBT concerns will find this is part of his practice. Nathan speaks English and works from the United Kingdom.
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
What Nathan works with
Everything Nathan lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Nathan is listed here; the rest shows what else Nathan works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nathan lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Nathan Uses Client-Centred, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Work Online
Client-centred work means the conversation follows the client's needs and priorities, with the counsellor offering empathy and reflection to help people find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone feels unsure about what they want or needs space to be heard.Mindfulness techniques are about paying attention to the present moment and noticing thoughts and sensations without harsh self-judgement. These tools can reduce stress, help with sleep problems and ease overwhelming feelings in day-to-day life.
Solution-focused methods concentrate on small, practical steps that move things forward. Sessions using this approach look for what already works and build on it, which can be useful for tackling specific issues like communication problems or commitment worries.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what feels most helpful based on the client's goals, preferences and what comes up in early sessions.
The original biography does not state which online session formats are offered. Please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed.
Questions people ask about Nathan
What kinds of concerns can I bring to counselling?
Nathan works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addiction, LGBT concerns and trauma-related problems.
What is Nathan's counselling style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client's priorities central, combined with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to manage stress and identify practical next steps.
How much experience does he have?
Nathan has ten years of counselling experience, with roles at four NHS foundation trusts, a university and independent practice work since 2018.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Nathan accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nathan?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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