Richard Whitelaw, BACP
Richard Whitelaw is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience and a BACP registration.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
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About Richard
Richard Whitelaw is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience and a BACP registration. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and acknowledges that starting therapy often takes courage.
His approach is practical and person-centred. He listens first, then tailors sessions and goals to each person’s needs. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what matters day to day, such as coping with loss, managing strong feelings, or building confidence.
Background and approach
Richard uses techniques from client-centred work, mindfulness practice and Internal Family Systems to help people understand their inner experience. He helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, calm their responses, and try new ways of relating to themselves. Sessions balance reflection with simple skills that can be used between meetings.
He is respectful and sensitive in session and adapts his style to suit different personalities. People who prefer a calm, steady presence and clear, practical steps tend to find his style helpful. He accepts international clients and works in English.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book according to the scheduling options offered. The focus in early sessions is on what feels most urgent and on small, achievable steps forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 380994 | February 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
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Richard lists
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Online support
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and reactivity. In remote sessions these practices are guided and can be tried between meetings to help with anxiety, anger and low mood.
Internal Family Systems helps people name different parts of themselves and understand how they interact. When used online, it supports noticing inner conflicts and trying compassionate self-relations during conversations and reflective exercises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit the person’s situation. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as needs change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are good for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when screen time is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit shorter check-ins, quick coping ideas or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
Frequently asked
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression, and with issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress and loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is calm, respectful and practical. He listens first, then builds a plan that focuses on small, useful steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential or professional body is listed?
He holds BACP registration, which is recorded as his credential in the profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
How are online sessions delivered?
Sessions can be run via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the available times.
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