- Men's wellbeing focus
- Integrative approach
- Practical coping tools
About Richard
Richard Gordon-Smith works with men and others who are looking to make changes around stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and self-esteem. He also supports people with addictions, grief, trauma, intimacy and a wide range of life transitions. His listing notes a specific focus on men's wellbeing and fatherhood issues among other concerns.
Richard trained in psychology and completed an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling with the University of Manchester. He holds NCPS as a credential, and has spent thirteen years working in mental health settings. He uses this background to offer calm, practical support rather than quick fixes.
In sessions he keeps language straightforward and down to earth. He offers room to talk through feelings, to look at patterns that cause pain, and to try new ways of coping. He draws on several approaches and adapts them to what each person needs in the moment.
Richard describes his practice as integrative. He offers person-centred work, emotion-focused and psychodynamic perspectives, cognitive behavioural ideas, and solution-focused tasks. That mix means he can focus on emotions, past influences and present behaviour as needed.
People who come to him often want clear tools as well as a listening ear. He aims to help clients notice small changes, test them in daily life, and build from there. If you are unsure, he encourages a brief initial conversation to see if his approach feels like a good fit.
How Richard uses therapeutic approaches online
Richard commonly draws on Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred approaches and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships shape emotional patterns and helps people notice and change repeated responses in close relationships. Client-Centred work focuses on being listened to without judgement so people can explore what matters to them and find their own pace of change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of reacting in everyday situations.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Richard will work with each person to choose methods that fit their concerns, goals and personal style. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses to meet new needs.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm which session types are available before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy around daily life, for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep a steady rhythm of work between appointments and to practise new skills in real time where they affect day-to-day living.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
Richard supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns. He also works with relationship, parenting, addiction, grief, trauma, intimacy and many life-change issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a plain, down-to-earth style that combines listening with practical steps. Sessions aim to make sense of feelings and try small changes that fit everyday life.
What is his background and experience?
He studied psychology and completed an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling at the University of Manchester. He has thirteen years' experience working in mental health.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.