Richard Whitelaw

Richard Whitelaw is a counsellor with six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation, which is shown here as BACP. He helps people manage stress, anxiety and depression. He also works with grief, anger and low self-esteem.

Richard aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. He adapts discussions and plans to fit each person's situation. That might mean focusing on coping skills one week and looking at patterns of thought the next.

His approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions, and Mindfulness Therapy, which builds present-moment awareness and calm. He also uses Internal Family Systems to help people understand different parts of themselves and how those parts relate to worries and behaviour.

Richard often helps people dealing with relationship endings and the practical and emotional changes that follow. He also supports those facing attachment or abandonment concerns, financial stress, questions about life purpose, and issues around guilt or shame.

Sessions are shaped around what the person needs right now. Richard aims for clear, down-to-earth conversation and practical steps you can try between meetings. If you want to see whether his style fits, the first session is a chance to talk about your priorities and next steps.

Therapeutic approaches online and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person's experience and aims to create a respectful space where a person feels heard; it is useful for exploring feelings and building confidence. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing practices to reduce stress and calm anxious thoughts, which can be helpful for day-to-day coping. Internal Family Systems offers a way to notice different parts of yourself - for example a critic or a frightened part - and learn kinder ways to relate to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try ways of working that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as therapy progresses.

Confirm the exact session options before booking as current formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel. It can shorten travel time, allow quieter check-ins during a busy day, or remove the need to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to offer consistent support while helping clients balance therapy with everyday life.