- Client-centred approach
- Non-judgemental space
- Short or long term
About Richard
Richard Murray is a counsellor with five years of experience who aims to make it easier to speak about hard things. He offers a calm, accepting space where clients can bring what they are carrying, even if words are hard to find. He holds a non-judgemental stance and encourages people to be honest about their doubts and fears.
He uses a client-centred approach that puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. That means the conversation follows what matters most to the client rather than a fixed agenda. People bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and depression, and he helps them talk these through at their own pace.
Richard also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains and career questions. He is able to discuss matters related to LGBT issues, gender dysphoria and fatherhood issues, among other areas. He treats each topic as part of a whole life rather than as an isolated problem.
Sessions can be short-term or long-term depending on what someone needs. The focus is on listening carefully, reflecting back what is heard and helping people uncover their own ways forward. He respects how hard it can be to balance striving for perfection with everyday life.
Richard is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. To start, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Client-centred ways to work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than on a fixed method. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard and helps people find their own solutions. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, grief and relationship worries because it follows what matters most to the individual.The right way of working often becomes clear through conversation. Richard will work collaboratively to identify which approach or combination of approaches best fits a client's needs, goals and preferences. He encourages clients to feedback about what helps and what does not so the work can be adapted together.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Many people find it easier to attend regular appointments when the session can be scheduled around work, childcare or other commitments. Please confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Richard support?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and parenting matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that follows the client’s priorities and pace, focusing on listening, reflection and helping people find their own ways forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of counselling experience supporting people with varied concerns and life changes.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.