Richard Nicholls
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About me
Hello, I’m Richard. I'm a registered counsellor, trained and experienced to help with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, loss, career troubles, and relationship problems, abuse, loneliness, ADHD, anger and more.
With over 6 years of experience in NHS Primary Care and mental health services, I have provided Step 3 counselling interventions within NHS IAPT services. Recently, I have focused on improving access to psychological therapies for underrepresented communities.
I have a special interest in men's mental health. I understand the challenges men face in expressing complex emotions and the frustration that can arise from feeling misunderstood. My experience allows me to offer tools to empower men to regain confidence and voice their struggles in a non-judgmental environment.
I am Chester based and offer face to face counselling sessions in a private clinic, online or via the telephone - to adults of all ages that need help and support with a range of mental health concerns.
I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for you to explore whatever is troubling you. I am here to support you.
I offer a Person-Centred counselling approach to help you:
- Feel understood and less alone.
- Process difficult emotions, experiences, or trauma.
- Feel safe and grounded.
- Gain relief from complex emotions.
- Understand yourself better.
- Explore your needs.
- Trust your instincts.
- Become more empowered, resilient, and confident.
- Find the right solutions for you.
Booking in for a session
If you are feeling ready, I am here to help. You can book in for a initial call with me and we can have a chat to discuss things and then arrange your first session. I will aim to reply to you within 24 hours after you have made the initial booking or you can contact me via email. Contact me today to start your journey towards greater self understanding, relief, and empowerment.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile.
Training, qualifications & experience
As a member of the BACP I adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice. This membership ensures I work in a professional, ethical manner, whilst also adhering to their expectations of continued professional development. I engage in monthly supervision to ensure my counselling skills and knowledge are in constant development to ensure good practice.
- PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- PGCE in Higher education Teaching
- Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Enhanced DBS holder and fully insured
DBS Enhanced Certificate
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am particularly interested in men’s mental health and encourage men to open up and explore there feelings in a relaxed and non judgmental environment.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50.00 - £60.00 per session
Discount can be applied if low income earner.
Booking a session:
Its normal to feel nervous and unsure about choosing a therapist, so the first step is to have an informal chat, to help put your mind at ease. I offer a free 20-minute phone call, this helps you get know me a little better and find out, if I am the right match for you, or you may even decide counselling is not something that’s right for you at this time. I will always aim to get back in touch with you within a 24 hour period from booking in for a initial call.
*Online and telephone appointments are currently available.
*I offer evening and weekend appointments for those with a busy schedules.
The best way to get in touch is by text or email, we’ll arrange a time to have a chat and go from there.
When I work
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Telephone, Online sessions, Morning sessions run from 8am till 10am. Face to face sessions can be booked
Further information
Client feedback
Review 1. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“ Richard provided me with a safe and supportive approach to processing my emotions from the fallout of a bad relationship, I felt supported and was given the space to explore what I needed to, I also found it extremely helpful breaking down the stigma around men sharing their emotions, been able to speak to another male really helped me” T, 46.
