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Richard Bennett, BACP

Richard Bennett offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress or low mood.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Richard

Richard Bennett offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress or low mood. He meets each person with respect and sensitivity. He focuses on practical conversation and steady progress so people can feel clearer and more able to cope.

He has three years of professional experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Richard works with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships and self-esteem.

Background and approach

He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment patterns and body image. In sessions he adapts the pace and focus to what the person needs. He uses psychodynamic and somatic approaches to help people notice patterns and how feelings show up in the body.

That combination aims to make difficult feelings easier to understand and manage. Richard is comfortable talking about chronic pain, long-term illness and the emotional effects of life transitions. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation and questions about life purpose.

People can expect a candid but compassionate style. Richard helps them map out small, realistic steps and checks in about progress. His work centres on honest conversation, practical coping strategies and exploring how past experiences shape present reactions.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408425	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Richard names

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Approach and online therapy options

Richard draws on psychodynamic and somatic approaches. Psychodynamic therapy looks at recurring patterns and early relationships to help explain current struggles and emotional reactions. Somatic therapy pays attention to how feelings show up in the body and uses gentle awareness of bodily sensations to reduce tension and increase emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Richard will talk through options with the person, consider their goals and preferences, and adjust the approach over time so it fits their needs and pace.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caregiving or travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Richard address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem and addictions, plus related issues like attachment, abandonment and body image.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions combine talking about past patterns with attention to bodily experience. The aim is to understand how feelings form and to find practical ways to cope.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What professional credentials and location apply?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to begin?

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