Richard Bennett, BACP
Richard Bennett works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +3 more
About Richard
Richard Bennett works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He helps those struggling with addictions, self-esteem or motivation. He offers a calm, respectful presence to make it easier to talk about difficult things.
Richard draws on psychodynamic and somatic approaches to understand the patterns beneath current problems. That might mean looking at early relationships and repeating dynamics that affect how someone feels now. It can also include paying attention to bodily sensations and how the body holds stress or emotional pain.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around the person's needs. Richard listens, asks straightforward questions and suggests small experiments to try between meetings. He aims to make practical sense of troubling feelings so people can try different ways of coping.
He has three years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. His work covers a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, body image, chronic illness and end-of-life questions, and substance use problems. Richard accepts clients in the United Kingdom and international clients who want to work in English.
He is ready to support someone taking the first step and will tailor sessions to what feels most useful for each person.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408425 | September 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 Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Richard lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Somatic therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and physical responses to stress. In video or phone sessions the counsellor may guide simple awareness exercises and breathing practices to help someone notice tension and try different ways of settling the body. This is useful for people who experience strong physical responses to emotions or chronic stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how a method is feeling in practice, then adapt the plan together. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on talking about past patterns or on body-based ways of working.
Online therapy by video, phone, live chat or text messaging offers flexibility for busy lives. Video lets people read facial cues and set aside time for an in-depth session. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can suit shorter check-ins or regular support between longer sessions. These options help make therapy fit around work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Richard help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment and body image.
What style of therapy does he use?
Richard uses psychodynamic and somatic approaches, focusing on patterns from past relationships and how the body holds emotion to help people understand their difficulties.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience in the UK working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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