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Richard Murray

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Richard Murray

BACP

A steady, non-judgemental counsellor for life changes

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Experience
5 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Person-centred
  • Calm and approachable
  • Practical focus

About Richard

Richard Murray is a counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about difficult feelings. He presents himself as approachable and steady, and aims to make it easier for people to say things that feel hard to voice.

He works from a belief that everyone is unique and that no one is perfect. Sessions focus on what the person brings to the room, whether that is worry, grief, confusion or anger. He is comfortable with upsetting topics and tries to make them easier to talk about.

Richard offers both short and long term counselling and psychotherapy. He will discuss how you might work together and tailor the pace to your needs. This includes practical conversation about what you want from therapy and how to measure progress.

With five years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP, he brings steady clinical practice to common life stresses. His work often involves anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and coping with major life changes.

He also supports people dealing with separation and divorce, parenting pressures, issues around identity, and longer standing difficulties such as trauma, low self-esteem or mood changes. The approach is respectful and person-focused, aiming to help people clarify their options and feel more able to manage day to day life.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 385390

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How client-centred work adapts to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the person find their own answers. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what you say, checks understanding and supports you to follow your own thoughts and feelings. This approach suits concerns like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes.

The therapist aims to work collaboratively to find the best way forward. Together you will decide which approaches and topics feel most useful, and change the plan as your needs evolve. The process is paced by your goals and preferences rather than a fixed agenda.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help when quieter surroundings or less visual intensity make it easier to focus. Registered or accredited professionals including therapists will help you choose the practical session layout that suits your life and aims.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Richard commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns, among other topics listed in his profile such as separation and parenting pressures.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person in front of him, offering a listening and non-judgemental space to talk things through.

What is his professional background?

He has five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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

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