- Client-centred focus
- Mindfulness tools
- Explores inner parts
About Richard
Richard Whitelaw is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience and a BACP credential. He focuses on everyday issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. He also helps with anger, self-esteem and motivation. Richard aims to meet people where they are and make the first steps easier.
He uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Conversations are shaped to fit each person's needs and goals. That means practical talking, gentle challenge and time to reflect rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Richard draws on client-centred work to keep the focus on the person in front of him. He uses mindfulness practices to build calm and to notice thoughts and feelings without jumping to conclusions. He also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people understand inner conflicts and parts that hold emotion or protective roles.
These methods are used to address loss, relationship and attachment concerns, body image and isolation, as well as financial stress and midlife questions. Richard also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, communication breakdowns and the emotional fallout of separation.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person. He aims to create a space where people can talk honestly, try out new ways of coping and take small steps towards clearer thinking and steadier moods.
How Richard's approaches translate to online work
Richard uses client-centred methods that place the person's experience at the heart of sessions, allowing conversation to guide what matters most. This approach helps when the priority is being heard, building self-understanding and finding practical next steps.Mindfulness Therapy in his work offers simple exercises to reduce reactivity and notice thoughts and sensations. These practices can help with anxiety, stress and low mood by teaching ways to step back and respond rather than react.
Internal Family Systems helps people identify different 'parts' that hold feelings or protective roles and allows gentle internal dialogue. This can be useful for issues like shame, anger, attachment wounds and ongoing inner conflict.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods to fit. That means trying an idea, reviewing how it landed, and changing course if needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and between-session tasks within day-to-day life, helping new habits carry over into routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, communication and life purpose.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are respectful and person-focused. Conversations are tailored to your needs and often include practical coping, reflection and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds a BACP credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.