Myke Richardson-Hughes, BACP
Myke Richardson-Hughes is a counsellor who supports people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and trauma.
About Myke
Myke Richardson-Hughes is a counsellor who supports people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and trauma. He also helps with parenting challenges, self-esteem, ADHD, eating and intimacy-related issues. Myke is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He offers one-to-one counselling and couples work with an approachable, practical style. He often combines different approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear strategies and space to talk.
Background and approach
He draws on ways to understand attachment, manage emotions, and address unhelpful thinking patterns. Myke has eight years of work experience across residential settings and rehabilitation services. That background gives him insight into addiction recovery and into supporting people who have experienced childhood adversity.
He has also worked alongside schools and healthcare practitioners to provide therapeutic input. Therapy can be short term or open ended depending on what someone wants. Myke uses methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour ideas, EMDR and client-centred techniques as tools to help people notice patterns and make different choices.
He adapts sessions to what feels most useful for each person. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. The focus is on practical change while also creating space to process loss, trauma and life transitions.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 373143 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Myke lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Myke names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current connection patterns and helps people try different ways of relating to others. It can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and attachment difficulties.Client-centred therapy offers steady, non-directive listening where the counsellor follows the person's lead and helps them find their own solutions. It suits people wanting a compassionate space to talk things through and gain clarity.
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options together and agree on methods that fit the person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as therapy develops so the plan can change if needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to work that can fit around life. Video calls give face-to-face connection, phone sessions are good when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins and text messaging works for ongoing reflections between appointments. These formats make it easier to keep therapy during relocation, travel or a busy schedule and allow registered or accredited professionals to provide consistent support.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Myke help with?
He supports people with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, ADHD and wider life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions blend practical strategies and reflective conversation. The aim is to notice patterns, manage emotions and make workable changes.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Myke has eight years of experience including work in residential settings and rehab services, which informs his approach to addiction and complex emotional needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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