Counsellor profile
Richard Whitenstall, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 11 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, relationships and identity issues
Continue with RichardAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (191764)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Richard supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Richard
BACP. 11 years' experience. Richard Whitenstall is a counsellor who founded Get There Counselling in 2021 and has worked with international clients since 2023. He began training and gaining placement experience in 2013 and has substantial experience supporting LGBT young people and men’s mental health.
Richard worked on placements at Hampshire charities No Limits and Cruse early in his career. From 2017 to 2019 he set up and ran a counselling service for Positive21, a London-based charity. He has also co-authored a book called Strength to Talk with proceeds donated to Mind.
His practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, career difficulties, depression and ADHD. He names attachment issues, BDSM and kink, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, HIV/AIDS, men’s issues, polyamory and process addictions among further focus areas.
Richard describes his style as client-centred. He aims to move at a pace set with each person, work on practical changes, accept what cannot be changed and make a plan for what can. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside a client-centred way of working.
Outside counselling he produces and co-hosts the podcast It’s Not You, It’s Them. The podcast covers conversations about mental health and personal development. If you want to start, check the online counselling options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How Richard uses common approaches in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and pace. The counsellor listens, reflects and works with the client to identify what matters and what changes to try; this approach suits issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns and identity questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and tries simple experiments to reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems and some stress-related issues.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what is already working. It can be useful when people want practical ways to manage life changes or relapses in addictive behaviour.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera or use lower bandwidth options if that suits them.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, addictions, family problems, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, career difficulties, depression and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a client-centred way and also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to support practical change.
How long has he practised counselling?
He has 11 years of experience in counselling work, starting placements in 2013 and founding his private practice in 2021.
Is he registered with any professional body and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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