- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Richard
Richard Whitenstall is a BACP-registered counsellor with 11 years' experience. He has worked across charity projects and set up a private practice. He helps with stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, grief and a wide range of other life challenges, including issues related to LGBT identity and men's mental health.
He began counselling work in 2013 with placements at Hampshire charities No Limits and Cruse. Between 2017 and 2019 he ran a counselling service for Positive21 in London and later founded Get There Counselling in 2021. He has also worked internationally with clients since 2023.
Richard has practical experience supporting LGBT young people at risk of exploitation, domestic abuse and neglect. He has presented to other mental health professionals, and co-authored a book on men's mental health with proceeds supporting Mind. Those roles shaped how he works with topics like identity, relationship conflict and the particular pressures men can face.
His stated approach is client-centred. Sessions move at a pace the client can manage. He focuses on the changes someone wants to make, accepts what cannot change, and helps build a plan for realistic steps forward.
People who come to him often want straightforward conversations about coping with life transitions, intimacy and sexual issues, addiction and process problems, career stress and the ripple effects of trauma or illness. He also lists support for ADHD, sleeping problems and attachment difficulties.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work is organised
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises the person in front of the counsellor. It involves open listening and helping people identify their own priorities for change. This approach suits people who want time to reflect and make decisions about relationships, identity or life direction.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical techniques to test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what is already working; it can help when someone wants quick, goal-directed support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as they go.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work or busy days and can reduce travel time. They can also allow for shorter check-ins or for using audio-only if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals can then adapt sessions to personal needs and everyday schedules.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. He also lists LGBT issues, men’s issues, addiction and intimacy-related concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a client-centred style, focusing on what the client wants to change and moving at a comfortable pace. He also uses CBT and solution-focused techniques where they suit the goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of counselling experience, including charity work and running a counselling service in London before founding his private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he works with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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