Huw Richards
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About me
Welcome, I am a counsellor, psychotherapist and UKCP approved supervisor with over 39 years experience within the broader clinical and academic sector of mental health care. I provide prompt, positive, research informed, effective approaches to counselling and psychotherapy within the Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire area. For additional information please take the opportunity to visit Focus Health Counselling and Psychotherapy Services website.
The benefits of working with me
I provide opportunities for developing successful and sustainable positive change to improve your life and relationships. Those Individuals experiencing, depression, anxiety, uncertainty, low self esteem, diminished confidence, low mood, relationship difficulties, family issues, bereavement and other related concerns, are those individuals that could most benefit from my input.
My professional background
A previous senior lecturer, researcher and registered mental health nurse, I have actively contributed through paper and workshop presentation nationally. I am a registered Psychotherapist and approved Supervisor with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, Registered Psychodrama Practitioner, Trainer, Supervisor and Training Supervisor with the British Psychodrama Association, Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I have held previous roles of External Advisor for the MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University. Academic support and guidance for the MSc in Integrative Counselling, MA Dramatherapy, MA Supervision, MA Coaching with the Iron Mill Institute, MSc Integrative Dance Movement Therapy, Birmingham Centre for Arts Therapies, MSc Psychodrama Psychotherapy, Oxford School of Psychodrama and Integrative Psychotherapy together with a range of Foundation Degree programmes in Counselling in Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Exeter.
- Would you like to move positively forward?
- Are you needing to feel 'lighter' and less troubled/worried?
- Do you need to be feeling more confident and in personal control?
- Would you like to be more in the driving seat of your life as opposed to the passenger seat?
How to move forward
Begin by taking that first step, ring 07939 061 822 ,email above or visit Focus Health Counselling and Psychotherapy Services website
My aim is to provide an outstanding service which concentrates on:
- The opportunity for developing positive forward movement
- Prompt appointment responses for individuals, couples, organisations and GP practices
- Fully accredited professional practice
- Respectful and confidential approach
- Cost effective and time efficient support
My Counselling and Psychotherapy practice is friendly, comfortable and is based in outstanding listed Georgian accommodation in central Worcester, within easy access to most City Centre services.
Please note my services are not suitable for emergency or mental health crisis need.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a continuing commitment to best practice which is reflected through my ongoing professional development. I hold membership and accreditation to a number of Professional Registers.
Additional training has included involvement with the Human Potential Research Project at the University of Surrey and the Oxford School of Psychodrama and Integrative Psychotherapy.
I continue to contribute to a range of professional arenas and have been instigative in providing academic input to a range of Post Graduate training within Dramatherapy, Dance Movement, Integrative Counselling, Psychodrama, Coaching and Supervision at Masters level.
- Registered Mental Health Nurse PIN: 82H1621E
- Diploma in Professional Studies. University of Wolverhampton
- BSc Hons Educational Studies. University of Wolverhampton
- Registered Lecturer/Practitioner. Nursing and Midwifery Council. PIN 82H1621E
- Post Graduate Diploma Counselling and Psychotherapy. University of Central England
- MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy. University of Central England
- Foundation programme in Dramatherapy. University of Worcester
- Diploma in Psychodrama Psychotherapy. Oxford School of Psychodrama
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy PIN: 05157795
- Approved clinical supervisor with the UKCP
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The British Psychodrama Association (BPA) is the professional association for psychodramatists and sociodramatists in the UK and Ireland. The BPA is an Organisational Member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), which upholds professional standards in psychotherapy.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have a particular interest in brief and time limited therapy. This includes Solution Focussed approaches with application to individuals experiencing depressive, anxiety and self esteem related issues.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£125.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
If you have any queries in relation to securing an appointment with me, do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your requirements on 07939 061 822 or via email at huwjohnrichards@mac.com
Individual fees £125
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Prompt appointments can be secured during the evening and at weekends within the Worcester City Centre practice and on Tuesday mornings in Cheltenham.
Further information
I provide counselling and psychotherapy services of the highest professional standard which is acknowledged through accreditation with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.The UKCP promotes the highest standards of practice within Counselling and Psychotherapy in the UK.
I am motivated by a genuine desire to improve the quality of life of our clients.
- Member of the Professional Register of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Registration number 82H1621E.
- Member of the Professional Register of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. Registration number 05157795.
- Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Member of the British Psychodrama Association.
A former executive member of the British Psychodrama Association and former co-editor of the British Journal for Psychodrama and Sociodrama. I was also an editorial panel member of the Journal of Mental Heath Education and Practice.
