About me
I’m Richard, an accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor (BACP) and registered Social Worker (SWE), with 20 years’ professional experience.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues. Often, understanding why we react as we do is an important part of changing things. I can help you make sense of the feelings that arise in difficult situations, how you respond to them and why some ways of coping can leave you caught in the same difficulties.
My approach is rooted in Brief Psychodynamic Therapy. We can look closely at what happens when a difficulty arises and how earlier experiences and relationships may have influenced the way you deal with it. I take an active part in sessions, asking questions and sharing what I notice to help us map out what’s going on. As this becomes clearer, it can open up new ways of dealing with difficult feelings and relating to others.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & qualifications
- PgDip in Humanistic & Integrative Counselling – CPPD
- MA Social Work
- LLB (Hons) Law
- Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Registered Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE)
Experience
My counselling work is supported by a long professional background in social care, including senior and specialist roles in Child Protection, Youth Offending and Leaving Care services. I have also worked in safeguarding roles across local authorities, education and healthcare.
Throughout my career, I have worked with people affected by difficult family relationships, abuse and neglect. This experience informs my understanding of how earlier relationships can continue to affect how we feel about ourselves and relate to others as adults.
Professional registrations
- Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Enhanced DBS checked (Disclosure & Barring Service)
- Registered provider with Healthcode
- Registered provider with Allianz, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality and WPA
My practice is professionally supervised and fully insured. I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Appointments are 50 minutes and the fee is £70. I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for people on a low income. I am a recognised provider with AXA Health, Aviva, Allianz, Vitality and WPA.
When I work
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Further information
I work face-to-face from my practice in Islington, close to Arsenal station. For people who have difficulty attending because of health, mobility or other accessibility needs, I may also be able to offer home visits. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss whether this would be suitable and practical.
You can contact me via my website barnardocounselling.com or email me.
