Richard Murray, BACP
Richard Murray is a counsellor who aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings.
About Richard
Richard Murray is a counsellor who aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings. He creates a calm atmosphere where people can bring whatever they are struggling with. He is patient and rarely surprised by what clients say, which helps people feel more at ease straight away.
Sessions begin by finding out what matters to the person and what they hope to change. He offers both short and longer term work, so the focus can be on a single problem or on deeper, ongoing issues.
Background and approach
He uses a person-centred style that puts the client’s experience at the centre of the conversation. People contact him about many concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship strains.
Other areas of focus include parenting pressures, career challenges and coping with life changes. He brings five years of experience and holds BACP accreditation, which appears after the initial credential listing as BACP. He practises from the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English.
International clients are not accepted at this time. Appointments are possible by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that suits them. Richard aims to work at the client’s pace, listening first and shaping the work together. He encourages open conversation and practical steps that reflect each person’s life and goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 385390 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / 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
Approaches Richard lists
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Online support
Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy itself. Richard will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and adjust the approach as the work progresses. That means the process is collaborative and shaped around what helps you most.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are suited to fuller conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat or text sessions are useful for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers typing. These options make it easier to schedule regular appointments and keep momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Richard help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and depression, plus trauma and abuse and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a client-centred way, focusing on your experience and letting you lead the pace and topics of sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working with a range of life difficulties and emotional concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are sessions available to people outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; his practice focuses on people based in the United Kingdom.
What formats are used for appointments?
Appointments can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are fees and starting up handled?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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