Richard Murray

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief and loss

About Richard

Richard Murray helps people talk through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and self-esteem concerns using a client-centred approach. He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has five years' experience in counselling.

Richard keeps sessions straightforward. He invites people to say what matters to them and listens without rushing. He accepts both short and long term work and is open to discussing how best to proceed together.

In practice he focuses on the issues callers commonly bring: depression, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, parenting strains, career questions and the particular pressures faced by LGBT people. He also works with complex topics such as bipolar-related challenges, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.

Additional areas Richard addresses include ageing and geriatric issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image concerns, caregiver stress, commitment and fatherhood issues, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and feelings of emptiness, guilt or shame.

Sessions aim to give people time to reflect and to find clearer ways forward. He adapts the length and focus of counselling to each person's needs and preferences. Booking begins with a short matching questionnaire and a first session to set aims and expectations.

How client-centred work translates to online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own experience, with the counsellor listening closely and reflecting what is said. This approach helps when someone is working through grief, anxiety, relationship questions or struggles with self-esteem, because it gives space to clarify thoughts and feelings in their own words.

The counsellor's role is to be present and responsive rather than to direct the process. That means Richard will work collaboratively to figure out which ways of working suit the person's aims, pace and preferences, and review progress together as therapy continues.

The listing does not specify particular session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in on busier days. Many people find remote sessions help them keep regular contact with a counsellor without rearranging their whole day, and the practicalities can be discussed when arranging the first appointment.

Topics Richard lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Commitment issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Richard

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He lists anxiety and stress among his main areas and uses a client-centred approach to help people talk through their concerns.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works in a client-centred way, focusing on listening and reflecting back what each person brings to sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years' experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is he accredited with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions organised and charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin counselling with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.