- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Richard
Richard Murray is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and he also helps with relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions can address career pressures, parenting strain, LGBT issues and coping with life changes.
He uses a client-centred approach, which means conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of him. Sessions aim to let clients talk at their own pace and name things when they are ready. Richard keeps language simple and practical, and he avoids clinical jargon.
People often come for short-term practical help or for longer-term counselling. In early meetings he listens for what is most pressing and discusses options for how to work together. That might include regular check-ins or stepping back to review progress now and then.
Richard also works with issues such as attachment, ageing and caregiver stress, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, dissociation and bereavement. He will talk through how those topics link with everyday life and routine stresses.
In sessions he aims to be straightforward and non-judgemental. He invites clients to bring what they can - feelings, questions, confusion or practical problems - and then helps to name and explore them. If someone wants to begin, the usual first step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session via the practice booking route.
How client-centred approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of sessions. It aims to let a person lead the topics and the pace, while the counsellor listens, reflects and responds. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and many life stresses by allowing people to name what matters and work through it at a steady rhythm.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Richard will collaborate with the client to decide how to use online meetings and which methods feel most helpful. That discussion includes the client's goals, practical constraints and preferences, and it can shift if things change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Others choose remote meetings because they prefer to be in their own surroundings rather than travelling for appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pacing, length and focus within remote sessions to suit everyday life and practical goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the client's priorities and pace, and he keeps language plain and practical during sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He is not currently accepting international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.