Richard Wollocombe

• Stress and anxiety
• Anger and communication
• Self esteem and depression

About Richard

Richard Wollocombe helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes using practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

He offers straightforward, conversational counselling that focuses on what is happening now and what can be done next. Sessions typically look at patterns of thought and behaviour, and try out different ways of responding to difficult feelings. The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than long explanations.

Over 14 years he has worked with many common areas of distress, including abandonment, attachment concerns and issues related to adoption or foster care. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, ageing, body image and self-worth problems. Practical skills for managing anger, communication problems and relationship stresses are part of his work.

Richard pays attention to the effect of life transitions and commitment or control issues that can leave people stuck. He also has experience with autism and avoidant personality patterns, and with feelings of emptiness or codependency. Sessions are arranged so people can try things out and review progress regularly.

He works in English and does not accept international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Richard uses evidence-based approaches in online counselling

Richard works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on current problems and practical change. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thought patterns and teach ways to test and change them; these are useful for anxiety, low mood and self-esteem issues. Behavioural techniques encourage small, planned changes in actions and routine to reduce avoidance and increase confidence, which helps with depression and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, and then agree a plan together. That plan can be reviewed and adjusted as the work progresses, so the chosen methods fit the person rather than the other way around.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or care commitments, and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when people need quick support and can make attending more practical when energy or mobility is limited.

Topics Richard lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Cancer
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Richard

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety with practical techniques and step-by-step approaches.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on present patterns and practical skill building.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional work experience 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.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin counselling with him?

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