Nathan Staniford

Nathan Staniford is a counsellor with ten years of experience who helps people facing anxiety, eating and body-image concerns, relationship strain and grief. He aims to make first steps easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them. Nathan works in English and supports international clients based in the United Kingdom. He uses a simple, person-led approach that starts with listening. Conversations focus on what the client wants to change and what is getting in the way. That might mean looking at everyday routines, relationships, or how someone thinks about food and their body. Nathan draws on client-centred practice to follow each person’s pace and priorities. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Solution-focused methods are used to identify practical steps that fit into daily life. Across his career he has worked in four NHS foundation trusts, at a university and in private practice since 2018. This mix of settings has shaped a flexible way of working with different life stresses, addictions and trauma-related concerns. Sessions often centre on small, manageable goals such as improving sleep, reducing anxiety or repairing communication patterns. He also supports people with caregiving strain, chronic illness, career decisions and recovery from betrayal or loss. Nathan encourages honest conversation and steady progress at a pace the client chooses.

How Nathan’s approaches work online

Nathan works from a client-centred base that puts the person’s concerns first, listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and sets the pace for change.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without becoming overwhelmed, which can be useful for anxiety, compulsive eating patterns and sleep problems. Solution-focused methods are used to identify small, realistic steps that can make everyday life easier and build momentum toward longer-term goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nathan will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then agree a way of working together. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on awareness, practical steps or a blend of both.

Please check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed, so it can work around work, caregiving and other commitments.