Myke Richardson-Hughes, BACP
Myke Richardson-Hughes is a counsellor who supports people facing trauma, anxiety, addiction and relationship difficulties.
About Myke
Myke Richardson-Hughes is a counsellor who supports people facing trauma, anxiety, addiction and relationship difficulties. He works with issues such as grief, stress, self-esteem, eating concerns, parenting strain and workplace pressures. Myke also supports people navigating identity matters including LGBT and transgender concerns.
He writes plainly and aims to create space for people to talk without judgement. Sessions can explore past events that still affect daily life, and look at practical steps for managing strong emotions.
Background and approach
Myke combines talking therapies with skill-based tools when those will help. Myke is a BACP member, which stands for British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He draws on eight years of professional experience in a range of settings, including residential care and substance misuse services.
That experience shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. His work often uses attachment-informed thinking to understand relationships and patterns. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for managing emotion.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is part of his toolkit when trauma memories are a focus. Sessions can be short term or open-ended, depending on what someone needs at the time. Myke aims to help people recognise choices, cope with life changes, and make changes where possible.
He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 373143 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Myke lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Myke names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Trauma-Focused Therapy here means carefully attending to distressing memories and their impact on daily life, using methods that aim to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions. It is often used for people struggling with past abuse, accidents or long-term hurt. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns today; it helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and find new ways of connecting. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree a plan together. That plan can change as the work progresses, with a mix of talking, skills practice and targeted interventions chosen with the client. Online sessions offer flexibility and different ways to stay in contact. Video calls recreate an in-person conversation and are useful for deeper work that benefits from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a quicker, lower-bandwidth way to check in or to have a shorter appointment. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions or when written communication feels easier. Registered or accredited professionals can combine these formats to fit work, family life and time zones, making therapy more accessible for people with busy schedules or who live abroad.Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, eating concerns, ADHD and other life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct and practical while remaining empathetic. Sessions mix listening with skills and simple strategies to manage emotions and day-to-day problems.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years' experience working in residential care settings and in substance and alcohol misuse services, alongside clinical teaching and supervision roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be arranged by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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