- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Richard
Richard Whitelaw is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. His practice also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems and guilt and shame.
Richard bases sessions on straightforward conversation. He listens to what matters to each person and shapes the dialogue around their situation. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings and patterns that keep problems repeating, and consider small changes that can reduce daily strain.
He draws from client-centred ways of working and mindfulness practices to help people notice and work with difficult feelings. He also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to map different parts of a person’s inner experience and how those parts relate to one another. These approaches are used to explore things like impulse control, isolation, relationships and life transitions.
Practical matters such as money worries, midlife questions, and separation are treated alongside emotional concerns. Richard supports men’s issues and people coping with caregiving roles or changing life purpose. Conversations include looking at forgiveness and handling guilt and shame without moralising.
Initial steps involve a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session. The therapist accepts international clients and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard works with client-centred methods that place the person’s own concerns at the centre of the conversation. That means sessions focus on the client’s account, preferences and what feels most relevant, rather than following a rigid protocol.He uses mindfulness practices to develop awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations. These practices can help when someone is stuck in rumination, anxiety or harsh self-judgement. Internal Family Systems offers a simple map for parts of the self - for example the angry part, the ashamed part, or the protective part - and looks at how those parts relate to each other.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, try techniques and adjust the way of working as the sessions progress. This helps make sure the method fits the client’s needs and preferences.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, such as shorter check-ins during a busy day, sessions that avoid travel time, or meetings that do not require being on camera for the full time. Registered or accredited professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep therapy practical and manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression, and with related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses client-centred conversation, mindfulness practices and Internal Family Systems ideas to help people explore feelings and patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people outside the UK.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.