Richard Schafer, BACP
Richard Schafer helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem and major life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Richard
Richard Schafer helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem and major life changes. He works with individuals who feel stuck after separation, struggle with communication, or carry feelings of emptiness and isolation. Richard is introduced by name at the start so people know who they might meet.
Richard practises as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and has 21 years of experience in talking therapies. He is a long-term member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
He began training in psychodynamic counselling in 2003 and moved into independent practice in 2004. Much of his background includes over a decade in therapeutic residential settings where he held a clinical lead role. That work shaped his practical approach to complex issues such as addiction, attachment concerns, and difficulties with control or impulsivity.
He draws on a wide range of professional and life experience to inform his work. He uses an integrative model, blending psychodynamic ideas with Person Centred principles. In practice this means he pays attention to past patterns while also focusing on the person’s immediate experience in the room.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the client needs now. People who come to Richard can expect calm conversation, practical ways to handle difficult feelings, and a steady focus on improving day-to-day coping. He offers a professional, down-to-earth way of working for those wrestling with guilt, fatherhood issues, family problems or relationship breakdown.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 107865 | June 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
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Online support
Frequently asked
What problems does Richard help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. His work also covers issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, control problems and feelings of emptiness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative style that blends psychodynamic thinking with Person Centred ways of working. That means he pays attention to past patterns while also focusing on a person’s present experience.
What professional background does he have?
He qualified in psychodynamic counselling in 2003 and started independent practice in 2004. He also spent over 12 years working as a clinical lead in therapeutic residential settings.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is a long-term member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can people use his services from other countries?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication style.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing will depend on your region and selected plan.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The process is guided step by step on the platform.
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