- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coping with change
About Richard
Richard Wollocombe is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger or depression. He also supports those coping with life changes and major transitions.
He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, so conversations and plans are tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. He encourages small, practical steps that fit into everyday life.
Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond core mood issues. These include attachment and abandonment themes, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and long-term health challenges such as chronic pain and illness.
Richard has experience addressing relationship patterns and personal boundaries, including codependency, control issues, communication problems and commitment concerns. He also supports people dealing with body image, cancer, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness.
His practice places emphasis on listening first, then building a plan that suits the person in front of him. He describes therapy as a collaborative process and offers steady support while people try new ways of coping and being. If you want to explore whether working together might help, he invites you to take the first step.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach is structured talking therapy that helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different ways of responding to stress or anxiety. This can help with low mood, worry and self-esteem issues. Another helpful method emphasises exploring attachment and relationship patterns. That approach looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people practise new ways of relating and setting boundaries in daily life. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss your goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. The process is collaborative, with adjustments made as you learn what helps most. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations when in-person attendance is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can work with you to find a rhythm of sessions that fits your routine and helps you make steady progress.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with those coping with major life changes and transition.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He listens with sensitivity and tailors conversations to each person. The approach focuses on practical steps and a collaborative plan rather than a fixed formula.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes a range of emotional and adjustment concerns.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.