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Dr. Richard Mason, BACP

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About Richard

Dr. Richard Mason offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. He is a psychological therapist with 25 years' experience and works in ways that focus on daily functioning, emotional well‑being and practical steps forward.

He has worked in independent practice, the English National Health Service and higher education counselling services. That background shapes a pragmatic approach aimed at helping people manage symptoms such as low mood, anxiety and problems with self‑esteem.

Background and approach

He also supports people with trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stresses and issues related to sexual orientation. Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. Early work typically sets out what a client wants to change and how progress will be reviewed.

He often groups therapy into four-session blocks so there are regular checkpoints to discuss what is helping and what needs to change. Dr Mason describes his style as pluralistic. He draws on psychotherapeutic ideas from across the humanistic and medicalised spectrum and adapts methods to suit each person.

The emphasis is on usable insight and skills people can take away from sessions. Therapy can be short, medium or long term depending on need. He encourages clients to keep choice and agency at the centre of the work, so they can pause, change direction or finish when they feel ready.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	26218	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coaching

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Dr Mason works from a pluralistic perspective, which means he draws on different evidence‑based techniques to suit the person in front of him. One common strand is practical problem‑solving and behavioural work designed to reduce anxiety and improve day‑to‑day functioning; this involves setting small, achievable steps and reviewing progress. He also uses reflective, humanistic methods that focus on understanding emotions and building self‑awareness, which can help with grief, self‑esteem and intimacy issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss options with you, agree goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences. Reviews are built into therapy so the plan can be changed if something is not working, and decisions about pacing or length of work are made together.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls let you have face‑to‑face conversations from wherever you are, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, while live chat or text messaging suit quick check‑ins and people who prefer writing. These formats increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also works on self‑esteem, trauma and relationship or intimacy issues.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Sessions are collaborative and pragmatic with a pluralistic outlook. That means different therapeutic ideas are drawn on to suit the person's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years' experience working in independent practice, the NHS and university counselling services.

What professional credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not currently accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How do fees and payments work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.