Richie Long

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About me

Feeling stuck, disconnected or struggling to make sense of life? I help individuals and couples find clarity, rebuild connection and create positive change. I specialise in relationship difficulties, confidence, self-worth and identity, offering a safe and supportive space where you can be truly heard. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming counselling while welcoming people of all backgrounds, helping you move forward with greater understanding, confidence and self-acceptance.

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 4 CPCAB integrative counsellor

Lead therapist for a young people's children's home.

3 years working with Phoenix Counselling, dealing with adults from the Islamic and LGBTQ+ communities, along with addicts and families having difficulties connecting with their children

CBT trained

Over 7 years' experience dealing with abuse and relationship difficulties. Dealing with couples with intimacy issues and communication issues. Repairing relationships and moving on from cheating and past traumas.

Helping people to navigate open relationships and polyamorous relationships within the lgbtq community

Suicide Prevention Talks and Outreach at schools and within organisations such as London Transport, colleges and hotels.

Volunteer at Samaritans dealing with suicidal calls for the last six and a half years

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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You are the best expert on yourself and your condition. You will be able to tell me much more about what you are dealing with and what is not working for you. I will support and allow you to be yourself and share your frustrations and your innermost thoughts without judgment. You will no longer be isolated and at the mercy of your own negative thoughts about yourself. I will give you balance and perspective and hopefully a future not anchored to the past.

Therapies offered

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Fees

£45.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

Online £45

Couples £80

Concessions available

All are negotiable. Don't let money get in the way of your happiness.

Further information

I work on totally ad-hoc system. Book when you need no set number of sessions. Always available

West London, Greater London, UB6 9BS

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Google Meet
Whatsapp
Zoom