Richard Bennett

• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Self esteem work

About Richard

Richard Bennett works on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem and depression using psychodynamic and somatic approaches. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the UK.

Richard offers a space for talking through difficulties and understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. He helps people look at how past experiences affect current feelings and behaviour, and uses body-based techniques to notice how emotions show up in the body.

His work often focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, codependency and family of origin concerns. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness or pain, bereavement and end-of-life questions, and problems linked to substance use and impulsivity.

Sessions look at feelings such as guilt, shame, jealousy and isolation, and explore practical steps for improving motivation and self-esteem. Richard uses psychodynamic ideas to identify repeated relational patterns and somatic methods to help people become aware of bodily responses to stress.

He works in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Working psychodynamically and somatically in online sessions

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and time. It focuses on feelings, memories and the way early relationships can shape current reactions, which can help with anxiety, relationship problems and low self-esteem.

Somatic Therapy attends to how emotions appear in the body and uses breath, posture and movement to increase bodily awareness. This can be useful for people with chronic pain, stress that manifests physically, or strong emotional arousal linked to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you can decide whether psychodynamic, somatic or a mix feels most useful. The choice is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when you need them. Registered or accredited professionals offer remote work that aims to mirror face-to-face sessions while accommodating everyday life.

Topics Richard lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Family of origin issues
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Somatic Therapy

Questions about Richard

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety and stress through talking and body-focused techniques.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers psychodynamic and somatic approaches, using talk-based work and awareness of bodily responses.

What experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.