- Stress and anxiety
- Low self esteem
- Coping with change
About Richard
Richard Wollocombe is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps people cope with life changes and related challenges.
Richard uses straightforward conversation to help people untangle what’s causing them distress. He listens for patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour and helps people try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding how past experiences affect the present.
People bring issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care histories, or problems linked to ageing and chronic illness. He also works with concerns around body image, codependency, commitment and communication difficulties. These topics often come up alongside stress, low mood or tension.
Richard aims to adapt sessions to each person’s situation. That can mean short-term focused work on a specific problem or longer conversations about recurring patterns. He uses evidence-based techniques and keeps explanations plain so people know what to expect.
If someone is feeling stuck after university, starting a first job, or struggling with relationships or identity in early adulthood, he offers practical tools and steady conversation. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Richard draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions. One common approach focuses on recognising unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them against real experience. This helps with anxiety, low mood and decisions that feel overwhelming. Another approach emphasises changing patterns of behaviour through small, manageable steps and practical experiments. That often suits people wanting to reduce avoidance, manage anger or rebuild confidence.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Richard will discuss options and try methods that fit a person's needs and goals. He treats this as a collaboration where the client's feedback shapes what happens next.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into study or work schedules, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support a steady routine during life changes while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, depression and coping with life changes. Many people also bring related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care histories, or chronic illness.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses plain conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and try practical changes. Sessions mix understanding past influences with concrete steps to improve day-to-day coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, mood and life transition issues.
Is he registered and where does he practise?
He is BACP-registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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