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Richard Turner, BACP

Richard Turner is a counsellor with 26 years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments.

About Richard

Richard Turner is a counsellor with 26 years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where individuals can talk through worries about stress, anxiety, addiction and low self-esteem. Richard aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward for someone who is unsure what to expect.

He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people cope with depression, grief and relationship concerns. Sessions focus on what matters to the person, and on small steps that can make day-to-day life easier.

Background and approach

Richard also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood difficulties and compassion fatigue. Richard draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred ways of working. These methods help people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and try different responses to old problems.

Motivational Interviewing and existential ideas also shape his conversations when exploring life changes and meaningful choices. People bring a wide range of struggles such as obsessional thoughts, hoarding, jealousy and first responder stress. Sessions are practical and paced to suit each person, with attention to emotion and to what can be tried between meetings.

Richard also supports concerns around intimacy, infidelity and end-of-life questions. He works in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and Richard is available to work with international clients by online formats.

If someone wants a straightforward starting point, he helps them set realistic goals and a simple plan to move forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	233700	July 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

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Ways of working Richard names

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Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes because it focuses on what matters rather than getting stuck on unhelpful thinking. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical techniques to reduce symptoms and try different responses. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises warm, non-judgemental listening and supports people to find their own answers at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Richard will talk about different methods and help the person decide what feels most useful for their goals and preferences. The plan can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge, with the therapist and client deciding collaboratively what to try next.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video calls suit longer conversations and visual connection, phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or when someone prefers not to be on camera, and chat or messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and usable tools.

Frequently asked

What concerns can I bring to therapy?

Richard works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief and low self-esteem. He also helps people facing trauma, relationship strain, ADHD or compassion fatigue.

What is Richard's therapeutic style?

He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred approaches. Conversations are practical and focus on values, thinking patterns and small behaviour changes.

How long has he been practising?

He has 26 years of professional experience supporting people through a broad range of problems. That experience informs a steady, measured approach to therapy.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

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

Which languages and countries are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.

What session formats are available?

Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. This variety allows for different rhythms and levels of contact between meetings.

How much does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.