Counselling and me

Hi, my name is Richard, and I would like to welcome you to my profile. As an online and telephone counsellor I offer accessible sessions across the UK. In my practice I choose to use both psychodynamic counselling and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and further, take a particular interest in making my practice autism-friendly. I can provide you with a confidential and welcoming space which is free from judgement, where you can talk about whatever you find is troubling you.

Our sessions can help you to explore events which have distressed you in the past which, while the links might not be immediately apparent, can continue to trouble you in the present. As a result, you might find yourself repeating and reliving unwanted patterns, or feeling almost trapped in situations which you find difficult to resolve. There may not be any obviously identifiable problems at all, yet deep-seated issues can leave you feeling that something just isn't right.

The way that we work together forms an essential part of effective therapy, and through a caring and compassionate approach I can help you to explore issues at your own pace. We will look to give you a greater understanding and integration of the different parts of your self, including the parts which can be uncomfortable to acknowledge, and help you to identify and start to live the life that is important to you.

I feel the psychodynamic and ACT approaches complement each other extremely well. Psychodynamic counselling primarily allows for deep dives into your experiences both past and present, as the therapeutic relationship brings awareness of your unconscious self in a manageable way. ACT then builds upon this with much more active interventions, and these can guide you on the path to leading a life that is meaningful for you whilst also learning to embrace its inevitable pain. ACT teaches us that, through mindful action rooted in our core values, we can effectively navigate life's challenges and unwanted experiences.