About Richard
Dr. Richard Mason helps adults facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. He works with people managing depression, life changes, parenting challenges and intimacy-related issues.
He also supports those dealing with trauma, anger and relationship concerns. He is known for taking a practical, collaborative approach to problem-solving. Richard has 25 years of clinical experience in independent practice, the NHS and university counselling services.
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
How Richard works
His background includes work in primary care mental health in Merseyside and London, and counselling roles at the University of Liverpool and the University of Chester. He prefers a pluralistic way of working. That means he draws on different psychological ideas and techniques to meet each person’s needs.
Sessions are organised in blocks of four so progress can be reviewed regularly and goals adjusted. In early sessions he and the client agree a practical plan and clear expectations about what the work aims to achieve. He avoids promising cures and instead focuses on improving day-to-day coping and emotional wellbeing.
Clients are invited to make active choices about continuing, pausing or changing direction. The pace and length of therapy vary by person. Some people work together for a short time, others for longer.
The aim is to build useful skills and insights so people feel more able to handle life’s challenges going forward.
What Richard works with
The areas below are the ones Richard selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Richard draws on a pluralistic blend of evidence-based techniques. One common strand is practical problem-solving work that focuses on identifying specific difficulties and testing small changes. This helps when stress, low mood or daily worries are getting in the way of functioning. Another element is supportive, person-centred work that encourages people to reflect on feelings and build stronger self-understanding. That approach suits grief, self-esteem and life changes where a steady, compassionate space is needed.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively, discussing goals and trying methods that match the person’s needs and preferences. Over time the plan is reviewed and adjusted so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and situations. Video calls approximate a face-to-face conversation and are useful for in-depth work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit around busy days. Live chat or messaging can be a shorter check-in or ongoing written reflection between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
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