- Client-centred care
- Mindfulness practice
- Practical support
About Richard
Richard Whitelaw is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He supports people managing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion and adapts sessions to suit individual needs.
In sessions he aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters to them. He listens without rushing and works to understand how past experiences and present pressures connect. Discussions are shaped around the client’s priorities, whether that is managing emotions, finding motivation or rebuilding confidence.
Richard draws on client-centred ways of working to keep the client’s perspective central. He also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice and respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. Internal Family Systems ideas may be used to look at different parts of a person’s inner experience and how they relate to each other.
He has supported people with issues linked to attachment, abandonment and relationship communication. He also works with concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, guilt, shame, control issues and life purpose questions. Men’s wellbeing is one of the areas he lists among his focuses.
Sessions are shaped around what the person wants to achieve and Richard adapts pace and tools to fit. He encourages small steps and practical strategies alongside deeper reflection. Taking the first step to enquire is acknowledged as a significant move toward change.
How these approaches translate to online working
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s own perspective at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows the concerns the person brings, which helps when the priority is being heard and understood.Mindfulness Therapy involves simple practices for noticing thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. These skills can help manage anxiety, stress and mood by building short daily habits and in-session exercises.
Internal Family Systems offers a way to map different parts of a person’s inner life and how they relate. It can be useful for people who struggle with self-criticism, guilt, control issues or strong emotional reactions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients and the counsellor work together to pick practical steps and pacing that match needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or caring commitments, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to meet without travelling. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can still use the same client-centred, mindfulness and parts-based approaches to support progress and fit therapy into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Richard help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and also supports people facing relationship communication, attachment or life-purpose concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is respectful and compassionate, prioritising the client’s perspective and tailoring conversations to individual needs.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of professional experience and has worked with people on motivation, confidence, grief and emotional regulation.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.