About me
Hello, I’m Richard. I'm a professional yet down-to-earth therapist with 15 years experience helping women and men overcome issues related to depression, anxiety, abuse, interpersonal trauma, and relationship problems. As your counsellor, I can offer a space where you can express yourself freely, help you make sense of the issues that bring you to therapy, and support you to bring about positive change in your life, free of the things that have hindered and held you back.
My approach to counselling is informed by the core humanistic therapies (person-centred, gestalt, and transactional analysis), together with existential therapy, narrative therapy and Buddhist psychology. I'm happy to talk about how I can help, so call me on 07565 353389 for an informal introductory chat or email me to get things moving.
Personal therapy
Are you struggling to cope with the heavy weight of depression? Living in a state of near constant worry and anxiety? Fighting with emotions that overwhelm you or self-criticism that undermines you? Or always getting caught up in unsatisfying relationships that only ever lead to the same old disappointments? If yes, then I can help.
Life can be challenging for any number of reasons - but the good news is that it's never too late to turn things around.
In making sense of our very human struggles, I focus on three areas: (1) our sense of self; (2) the quality of our relationships with other people; and (3) our sense of place in the world. The focus may shift from the past to the present, from significant life events to longstanding issues, and between difficult emotions, unhelpful beliefs, and unhelpful ways of engaging in our lives. Working collaboratively, our aim is to cultivate greater awareness and understanding so you can then implement transformative changes in your life.
Couples counselling
My work with couples includes all of this, together with a commitment to offer impartial support, explore and resolve the difficulties that have arisen between you, and help bring you closer together. We do this by exploring conflicts, improving communication, restoring affection, and helping you both identify and assert your needs, wants and wishes.
Next Steps
To get things started, call me on 07565 353389 for an informal introductory chat.
Alternatively, you can book an intro call or email me (links above-right).
Looking forward to hearing from you.
"Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.”
― Naeem Callaway
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
I’ve been practicing since 2009, with an established clinic in central Hove. I also offer online therapy via Zoom. .
Alongside my practice, I’ve taught on a counselling diploma course, teaching theory, helping trainees develop their counselling skills, and facilitating personal development groups.
I’ve also worked as a counsellor with a number of community based organisations serving people with disabilities, families affected by substance misuse, and young people who have lived unsettled lives.
Qualifications and Training
Post-Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, University of Brighton (accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
BA (Hons.), Humanities: Philosophy and Modern World Studies, University of Brighton.
Certificate in Duo Counselling, a systemic approach to counselling couples and families.
Professional Membership, etc.
I'm a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As a member of the BACP, my work is guided by our Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
I'm also fully insured, and I have regular clinical supervision and ongoing training to ensure my work remains at a high standard.
Member organisations
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.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Personal Therapy
£60 in-person / £50 online.
Couples Counselling
£80 in-person/ £70 online.
When I work
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My working hours are:
Monday to Thursday
9:30am - 8:00pm
Friday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:30am - 1:00pm
Further information
I'm an active advocate for diversity and inclusion. I give great thought to the social and cultural factors that lead to discrimination, marginalisation, and prejudice and the great harm they can cause. I might not always get it right, but I’ll always strive to recognise and appreciate all that we share in common and celebrate everything that makes us distinctively different.
