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Dr. Richard Mason, BACP

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About Richard

Dr. Richard Mason helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He is a psychological therapist with 25 years of experience in independent practice, the NHS and higher education counselling services.

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He works with people from diverse backgrounds and gender identities. Sessions focus on emotional wellbeing and practical ways to manage problems rather than only on diagnostic labels.

Background and approach

He aims to be straightforward about likely outcomes and does not promise cures or guaranteed recovery. Richard uses a pluralistic approach, drawing on humanistic and medicalised ideas as needed. He and the person he sees agree a way forward together and check progress regularly.

Work is often reviewed in blocks of four sessions so goals and next steps are clear. Sessions can be short, medium or long term depending on what a person wants. The intention is to build useful skills and understanding so someone feels more able to make choices as life changes.

Reviews can lead to taking a break, moving to another therapist or finishing once goals are met. In sessions he focuses on emotional wellbeing, functioning and problem solving. He encourages practical steps people can try between meetings and values a collaborative working relationship between two adults.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	26218	May 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
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coaching

Practical therapy approaches online

Richard works from a pluralistic viewpoint, drawing on well-established therapeutic ideas to match a person's needs. One common strand is humanistic work that focuses on understanding emotions, building self-awareness and supporting personal choice; this helps with issues like low self-esteem, grief and life transitions. He also uses medical-informed ideas that concentrate on symptoms and functioning, offering straightforward strategies to manage anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk through options, agree goals and adapt methods as progress is reviewed. This collaborative process means the plan can change if something is not helping or if priorities shift over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging offer quick written contact when people prefer not to use voice or video. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

He supports adults with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as relationship and parenting issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

He adopts a pluralistic approach, combining humanistic and medicalised ideas to suit each person. Work is practical and collaborative with regular reviews.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years of clinical experience working in independent practice, the English NHS and university counselling services.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be taken as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.