My approach is what is called, pluralistic, which means that I use a mix of person centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive behaviour therapies. This is dependent on what makes sense to you the client, and the issue you want to explore. The actual therapy sessions will be led by you, so you set the goal , and you agree any tasks that will help you get closer to that goal. I know the psychological landscape and I'll be helping you explore the issues, gain insight, and achieve healing, or whatever that goal is.
Besides your goals, I will have two of my own. One is to provide you with the safe, confidential space, where you feel accepted and free to talk about whatever brought you to counselling. The second, is what is for me is the true goal of counselling, to help you get to the place where you don't need the counselling any more.
Professionally, I have a particular interest in PTSD, having lived with it for a number of years in my previous career. I also enjoy helping people to heal from the effects of narcissistic abuse in their life and have completed additionally training in this area. My own life experience includes a 30 year career in the police, which has left me with a strong desire to help members of the emergency services, as well as service personnel, be they serving or retired. I have a deep respect for those who choose to serve.
I would highly recommend counselling, be it with me, or someone else. Having a space that is yours, where you are the important person, where you get to talk your stuff out, is just wonderful. You don't get that anywhere else in life. Wish I tried it earlier myself
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS21-02484
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Am feeling better and am being listened to
My therapist is very kind and patient and is encouraging me to open up at my own pace
The app and communication options are excellent
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Richard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes