Richard Whitelaw

Richard Whitelaw is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience and BACP accreditation. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self esteem, anger and depression. He aims to meet people where they are and treat everyone with respect and sensitivity.

Richard adapts conversations to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. He works collaboratively to agree goals and shape practical steps that suit daily life. His approach often includes attention to how relationships and early attachment patterns affect feelings and choices.

Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting overwhelmed. Internal Family Systems ideas may be brought in to help clients recognise and speak with different parts of themselves. The overall style is client-centred, meaning the person's priorities guide the work.

Richard also pays attention to issues that often sit alongside mood and anxiety problems, such as body image, isolation, money worries, caregiving strain and midlife concerns. He offers a calm, straightforward style for people who want clear, practical steps as well as space to reflect.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Richard encourages a measured start. If you decide to proceed, he will work with you to set small, achievable goals and review progress as you go.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Richard combines client-centred work with mindfulness and Internal Family Systems ideas. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre, so sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on building a trusting working relationship. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple exercises to notice breath and body sensations, which can help with anxiety, stress and overwhelming emotions. Internal Family Systems invites people to get curious about their inner parts and how different feelings or impulses relate to one another.

Finding the best fit is treated as a shared task. Richard will listen to your goals and preferences, explain how different approaches might help, and together you will decide what to try first. He checks in as progress is made and adjusts the plan when needed so the work stays relevant to your life.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people also find that doing mindfulness practice between sessions helps carry the benefits into everyday routines.