Counsellor profile
Richard Murray, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, trauma and life change
Continue with RichardAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (385390)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Richard supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Short or long term
- English language
About Richard
BACP. 5 years' experience. Richard Murray works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. He also supports people with LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career concerns, and coping with life changes.
Richard uses client-centred therapy, which he describes as an open, non-judgemental way of talking things through. Sessions are offered in English and aimed at helping people put words to difficult feelings and consider ways forward. He says he is not easily shocked and that people can bring whatever they need to the room.
In practice he provides both short and long-term counselling and psychotherapy. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people make sense of their experiences. He will explore how perfectionism, shame or fear might be affecting a person and what practical steps could reduce distress.
Richard lists a wide range of additional focus areas, including attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, fatherhood matters and ageing concerns. These are areas he is prepared to talk about with clients.
People who come to him can expect a straightforward, conversational approach. He invites clients to discuss how they want to work together and to choose shorter or longer-term support. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
How client-centred work fits with online counselling
Client-centred therapy emphasises listening, acceptance and helping people find their own solutions. It involves the counsellor reflecting what the client says and supporting them to explore feelings and choices, which can help with depression, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns.Richard describes an open, non-judgemental way of working where people can bring difficult or shame-filled topics. Working together he will help decide which approach feels most suitable, using the client's goals and preferences to guide how sessions proceed.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work and family life and reducing travel time. This can make it easier to have regular short check-ins or longer sessions without a commute. The biography does not list the specific session formats used, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt session length and frequency to match what fits a person's daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression and related issues such as relationship and intimacy concerns.
What is his counselling style?
He practises client-centred therapy, focusing on listening and helping people find their own direction through reflective conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years' experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Is he registered with a professional body and where does he practise?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at present.
What formats are available for sessions?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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