- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Richard
Richard Whitenstall is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. He founded Get There Counselling in 2021 and has worked internationally with clients since 2023. He works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and guilt and shame.
He trained and began placements in 2013, working with charities such as No Limits and Cruse. He later set up a counselling service for Positive21 in London and supported LGBT young people at risk of exploitation, domestic abuse and neglect. He co-authored a book on men’s mental health, with proceeds donated to Mind.
Richard describes his approach as client-centred. He works at a pace people can manage and focuses on practical change. Sessions look at what can be accepted, what can be changed, and small steps toward those changes.
In practical terms he helps people talk through stress, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, trauma and grief. He also supports people dealing with sexual identity questions, intimacy-related issues, attachment difficulties, and process addictions such as problematic use of pornography.
He uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred work. That mix is used to notice patterns, try different ways of responding, and set achievable goals. The aim is to make work in sessions feel usable in day-to-day life.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Richard works from a client-centred base which focuses on the person’s priorities and pace. That approach means sessions start from what matters most to the client and adapt as they go. It is often useful when people bring complex feelings like shame or guilt that need careful, step-by-step attention.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in his practice looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT can help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses in daily life. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and aims to build on what already works for the person in short, goal-oriented conversations.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process and Richard works collaboratively to decide what fits. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adapt methods over time rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
The practical benefits of online work are that sessions can fit around everyday commitments and make regular contact easier for people living in different places. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people choose online work because it reduces travel, allows brief check-ins between other commitments, or avoids needing to be on camera for every session.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and guilt and shame among other concerns listed in his profile.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses a client-centred style alongside CBT and solution-focused techniques to notice patterns, talk through the issue, and identify practical next steps.
What experience does he bring?
He has 11 years of counselling experience, has run charity counselling services, and has worked with LGBT young people and men’s mental health projects.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm not in the UK?
He accepts international clients and has worked internationally since 2023.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.