About Richard
Richard Murray is a counsellor with five years of experience supporting people through difficult moments. He works from a person-centred perspective and aims to make it easier to say what feels hard to name. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak at their own pace.
He helps with stress, anxiety and depression, and with grief and trauma. He also supports people dealing with relationship or intimacy concerns, parenting strain and career pressures.
Background and approach
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Richard pays attention to how shame and perfectionism can get in the way of living well. He listens for what matters to each person and follows their lead in sessions.
This approach is straightforward and focused on the person in front of him. People sometimes come for short-term work to manage a crisis. Others stay longer to look at patterns and deeper issues.
He is open to discussing what kind of length and pace would suit each individual. The work is offered in English and is based in the United Kingdom. If you are unsure whether his way of working fits your needs, he invites you to start a conversation and see how it feels.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Richard is listed here; the rest shows what else Richard works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Richard lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How person-centred work translates to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and accepting the person in front of the counsellor. In practice that means the counsellor creates a space where clients can speak at their own pace, name feelings and decide what to cover in a session. This approach suits concerns such as anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship issues where being heard matters most.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out what fits your needs and preferences. He will check in about goals, adjust the pace and try different ways of working until you both agree on what helps.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people take part from a quieter place or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage.
Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does this counsellor commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. He also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, career concerns and wellbeing around identity matters including LGBT topics.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions are person-centred, which means the counsellor follows the client's lead. He listens without judgement and works at a pace the client is comfortable with.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical issues. That experience includes short-term and longer-term counselling.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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