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Richard Whitelaw, BACP

Richard Whitelaw is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of professional experience.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Anger management
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About Richard

Richard Whitelaw is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and problems with confidence. He also supports those coping with grief, anger and motivation issues.

He aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for conversation. Richard keeps sessions practical and clear. He listens first and then adapts the pace and focus to each person.

Background and approach

Conversations are shaped around what matters to the client right now, whether that is managing panic, rebuilding self-esteem or finding direction after loss. He draws on client-centred principles, which put the person’s experience at the heart of the work. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with managing strong emotions and quietening the mind.

Internal Family Systems approaches can help people understand different parts of themselves and improve how they relate to difficult inner feelings. Richard commonly helps with issues linked to attachment, loneliness, relationship communication and life transitions such as separation or midlife doubt. He also addresses concerns around control, guilt, forgiveness and money-related stress.

People looking for a calm, down-to-earth counsellor may find his style easy to engage with. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by completing a short matching questionnaire. The conversation about goals and methods begins in the first meetings so the plan can be adjusted as work progresses.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380994	February 2027

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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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How Richard's approaches translate to online therapy

Richard uses client-centred therapy to place the client's experience at the centre of sessions. That means conversations begin with the person's immediate worries and goals, and the counsellor follows the client's pace to build understanding and trust.

He also draws on mindfulness therapy, teaching simple practices to help manage strong feelings, reduce rumination and return focus to the present moment. These techniques can be used between sessions to steady thoughts and emotions.

Internal Family Systems work helps people name and relate differently to inner parts such as the angry part, the anxious part or the protective part. This approach can make confusing feelings easier to understand and change how someone responds to them.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. Richard will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs. This means plans may shift as the work progresses to make sure methods remain helpful.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, ongoing reflection between sessions or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on progress and day-to-day coping.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Richard commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and supports people dealing with grief, anger and motivation problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He follows a client-centred style, listens closely and adapts sessions to each person. The approach is practical and focused on what the client wants to achieve.

What experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life issues in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are supported and can people abroad join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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