Richard Turner

• Stress and anxiety
• Addiction support
• Relationship issues

About Richard

Richard Turner helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship concerns through conversational, problem-focused counselling. He uses a mix of practical approaches and reflective discussion to help people manage difficult feelings and make changes. Richard is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 26 years of experience.

He works with people on issues such as low self-esteem, depression, grief and trauma from abuse. He also supports clients dealing with bipolar-related challenges, ADHD, obsessional thinking and compulsive behaviours. Additional areas of focus include first responder issues, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counselling, infidelity and jealousy.

Richard draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches in sessions. He combines evidence-informed techniques with open conversation to help people clarify values, notice unhelpful patterns and practise new ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing and Existential ideas also inform his work when exploring meaning and motivation.

Sessions typically involve talking through recent problems, noticing thoughts and feelings, and trying out practical steps between meetings. He aims to help clients develop skills for managing anxiety, controlling urges, or improving communication in relationships. The pace and focus are set with each person’s goals in mind.

Richard offers counselling from the United Kingdom and works with people in English. International clients can also be accepted. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, depression and for coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behaviour patterns and trying practical experiments to change them; it often helps with anxiety, obsessive thoughts and mood problems. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises an open, non-judgemental conversation where the client leads the topics and the counsellor reflects and listens to support clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress is reviewed. This collaborative process helps shape sessions around what is proving useful in practice.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. It can also make some sessions more convenient when quieter surroundings, less bandwidth or not being on camera are helpful considerations.

Topics Richard lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• First responder issues
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Jealousy
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Richard

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety symptoms and related stress using practical techniques and discussion.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches, with Motivational Interviewing and Existential ideas when relevant.

How much experience does he have?

He has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

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

Can I work with him if I am not in the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

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