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Richard Turner, BACP

Richard Turner is a counsellor with 26 years of experience based in the United Kingdom.

About Richard

Richard Turner is a counsellor with 26 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction and other difficult emotions. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and offers calm, steady support as people begin to make changes.

He creates a space where clients can speak openly without judgement. Sessions concentrate on what matters now - feelings, behaviour and practical next steps.

Background and approach

That straightforward style helps people build coping skills and small routines that reduce overwhelm. Richard draws on several psychotherapy approaches to suit different needs. He may use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose meaningful actions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques can be used to identify patterns and try new behaviours. Client-centred work keeps the conversation focused on each person’s values and lived experience. Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

He also has experience with first responder issues, hoarding and end-of-life counselling. Sessions are offered in English and international clients can be supported. Richard is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.

He encourages people to take the next step when they feel ready and supports them through the practical parts of starting therapy.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	233700	July 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Richard names

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How Richard’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and sensations without overreacting and focus on actions that matter to them. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to clarify values and plan achievable steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical experiments and thought records to try new ways of responding. This can work well in video or phone sessions where homework and behavioural experiments are reviewed together. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience and choices at the heart of the work, using empathic listening to help people find their own direction; this fits naturally with gentle conversational formats like live chat or messaging.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. Sessions can adapt over time, mixing approaches as needs change so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suits shorter check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel while keeping the focus on useful progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addiction and depression as well as trauma and abuse. Other areas include grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns and ADHD.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical with an emphasis on small changes. The aim is to talk through feelings and try workable strategies that fit everyday life.

How much experience does he have?

He has 26 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

How are online sessions delivered?

Work can be done through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference and what suits the check-in.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

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