- Stress and anxiety
- Practical habit work
- Depression and low mood
About Richard
Richard Wollocombe is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps those coping with life changes and challenges to motivation and confidence.
He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are shaped to each person's needs. Richard tailors conversations and a plan that match what each person brings to therapy.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with a wide range of concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues. These include attachment and abandonment worries, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and chronic illness or pain. He also addresses relationship patterns such as codependency, control issues and communication difficulties.
Richard draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He focuses on everyday thoughts and habits, helping people notice patterns that keep problems going and try different ways of responding. The work is practical and adapted to what the person hopes to achieve.
He offers a calm, straightforward approach for those taking the first steps towards change. People who want to explore emotional challenges and build more reliable coping tools find his style accessible and down to earth.
He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are shaped to each person's needs. Richard tailors conversations and a plan that match what each person brings to therapy.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with a wide range of concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues. These include attachment and abandonment worries, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and chronic illness or pain. He also addresses relationship patterns such as codependency, control issues and communication difficulties.
Richard draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He focuses on everyday thoughts and habits, helping people notice patterns that keep problems going and try different ways of responding. The work is practical and adapted to what the person hopes to achieve.
He offers a calm, straightforward approach for those taking the first steps towards change. People who want to explore emotional challenges and build more reliable coping tools find his style accessible and down to earth.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online support
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. One approach helps people identify recurring thought patterns and test kinder, more accurate self-talk to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another practical approach concentrates on daily habits and routines, making small, repeatable changes that build confidence and steady coping over time.Finding the right way to work together is part of the therapy process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences, and checks in regularly to adjust the plan as needed. This means the method can evolve if something isn't helping.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in when schedules call for it. It can also let someone choose a quieter environment or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can adapt evidence-based techniques to work well in remote settings, while keeping the focus on practical changes people can use day to day.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Richard help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and chronic illness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on everyday thoughts and habits. Sessions aim to spot unhelpful patterns and try practical ways to change them.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety and life transition issues in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are noted?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.