Richard Whitelaw

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Mindfulness practice

About Richard

Richard Whitelaw works on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression using a person-centred approach and mindfulness. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with six years of professional experience.

He focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and regain day-to-day functioning. Sessions involve talking through current problems, noticing patterns, and practising simple mindful techniques to reduce reactivity. He also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to look at different parts of a person’s inner experience when that is helpful.

Richard adapts the pace to each person. He listens first, then helps set small, practical goals. Work might include noticing unhelpful thinking, practising grounding or breathing, and trying new ways of responding in difficult situations.

Common issues he addresses include loss and bereavement, anger and impulsivity, relationship and communication difficulties, body image and money worries, and life-stage stress such as midlife concerns or divorce and separation. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation and questions of life purpose.

Sessions are conducted in English and Richard accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and are paid through a cancellable subscription. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and book a first session.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy keeps the focus on the person in front of the counsellor, using listening and reflective conversation to help people clarify their concerns and decide what to change. It suits issues like low self-esteem, communication problems and life direction questions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and ease persistent worry. This approach can help with stress, anxiety and anger by building moment-to-moment awareness and calmer responses.

Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s inner world and how those parts interact. It can be useful for working with shame, impulsivity, abandonment feelings and complex emotional states.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods in session, and agree what feels most useful in collaboration with the client.

Confirm the precise session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins or phone-based work if needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online meetings to keep continuity of care when in-person sessions are difficult to arrange.

Topics Richard lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Richard

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety through conversation, mindfulness skills and looking at patterns of response.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Mindfulness Therapy and Internal Family Systems ideas to guide sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience in the UK.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are paid via 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 the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.