- Client-centred approach
- Practical steps
- Work and wellbeing
About Richard
Richard Whitenstall, BACP, began working in counselling in 2013 and has been practising for 11 years. He founded Get There Counselling in 2021 and has worked with international clients since 2023. He has experience supporting LGBT young people and has worked with charities on men’s mental health projects and public mental health presentations.
Richard focuses on practical, person-centred conversation. Sessions move at a client’s own pace and prioritise what the person wants to change. He aims to help people accept what can’t be changed and make workable plans for what can.
Across his career Richard has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and sexual identity. Additional focus areas include addiction, ADHD, chronic pain and illness, and communication problems.
His background includes charity placements and running a counselling service for a London charity. He co-authored a book raising money for Mind and has presented to mental health professionals on risks faced by LGBT young people. This mix of charity and independent practice informs his way of working.
In sessions Richard uses client-centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques. That means talking through patterns, testing small changes, and agreeing simple steps between meetings. He encourages collaboration so people leave with clear, realistic actions.
Approaches that guide online work and practical change
Richard uses client-centred work to place the person’s priorities at the centre of sessions. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client and move at a pace they find comfortable. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test small experiments that may change mood and behaviour. Solution-focused work concentrates on practical next steps and short-term goals to get tangible progress between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He aims to balance exploring underlying issues with testing concrete steps so clients feel involved in decisions about their care.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more flexible appointments when needed. Discussing practical arrangements up front helps ensure sessions slot into everyday life and support steady progress.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Richard help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, trauma, addictions, ADHD and career-related matters.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Richard uses a client-centred approach combined with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques to talk through patterns and try practical changes.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has practised for 11 years, founded a private practice in 2021, and has worked with charities and on public presentations about LGBT youth risks and men’s mental health.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as his listed professional credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.