Ayallah Richards-Mitchell, BACP
Ayallah Richards-Mitchell uses a person-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Ayallah
Ayallah Richards-Mitchell uses a person-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma. She works in a straightforward way and aims to make sessions calm and practical for everyday life. Ayallah is a BACP counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
She helps people who are struggling with focus and concentration, including ADHD-related difficulties, and with mood concerns such as low self-esteem and depression.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with grief, anger, relationship strain and the pressure of parenting. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is another area she pays attention to. Her style is warm and respectful.
Conversations and plans are tailored to each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script. That can mean exploring past experiences with psychodynamic ideas or working on practical thinking and behaviour changes using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, depending on what will help most. Sessions can also draw on solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals and track progress.
Ayallah aims to balance talking about feelings with step-by-step strategies to make daily life easier. She emphasises collaboration and keeps the process simple and doable. Most people will find the first session centres on what matters now and what they want to change.
From there Ayallah and the person plan what to try next, checking in on what works and adjusting as they go.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408434 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Ayallah works with
Everything Ayallah lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Ayallah lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, problems with focus and for building coping skills that can be tried between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, listen to what matters most and suggest a plan that fits the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simpler option for a quick check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging suits people who prefer writing or who want shorter, more frequent contact. These formats let people access therapy from different places and at different times, making it easier to keep momentum and try new strategies between sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns can I bring to therapy?
Ayallah works with stress, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem. She also supports people with trauma, grief, anger, relationship strain, parenting pressures and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
What style of therapy does she offer?
Her practice uses client-centred methods alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas. She may also use solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across different locations.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the person’s preference.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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