About Richard
Richard Turner is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 26 years of experience. He uses straightforward, humane approaches to help people facing anxiety, depression, addictions and major life changes. He aims to make initial steps feel manageable and supportive rather than overwhelming.
He works from a client-centred stance that puts the person’s own concerns at the heart of each session. That means listening carefully and following what the person brings, rather than imposing a fixed agenda.
How Richard works
He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to focus on values and meaningful action. Richard has worked across a wide range of issues including stress, grief, trauma and problems with intimacy. He also supports people dealing with anger, obsessive thinking, compulsions and the practical fallout of hoarding.
First responder issues and end-of-life and hospice counselling are among his additional areas of focus. People work with him to manage overwhelming feelings, to change unhelpful habits, and to rebuild a sense of self-worth. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded, with steps people can try between meetings.
He also uses motivational interviewing techniques when change feels difficult or stalled. He welcomes clients who identify as LGBT and those affected by bipolar, ADHD and personality-related concerns. Richard is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he offers appointments online by video, phone, chat or messaging.
Richard lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 26 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches online that aim for practical change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on clarifying what matters to the person and taking small steps toward those values, which can help with anxiety, depression and addictive patterns.Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects what is heard, so people can find their own solutions and build self-trust. This approach is useful when someone feels unsure about themselves or needs a steady, respectful space to talk.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers straightforward tools to test unhelpful thoughts and to try new behaviours, which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options, try things out and adjust methods based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. People are encouraged to give feedback so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to regular sessions. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflection between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking. These formats help people fit therapy around work, care responsibilities and travel.
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