Richard Whitelaw
Straightforward support for stress and life change
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About Richard
Richard Whitelaw is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and those coping with grief, low mood or low self esteem. He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
He adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than offering one fixed approach. Sessions are intended to help people manage anger, build motivation and strengthen confidence.
Background and approach
He also addresses concerns such as body image, money and financial worries, and problems with communication. Richard uses client-centred ways of working that keep the person and their priorities at the heart of sessions. He also offers mindfulness techniques to help with distressing thoughts and to support calmer thinking.
Internal Family Systems is another approach he draws on to look at different parts of a person's inner experience and how they relate to one another. His style is straightforward and practical. He will work with you to set goals and decide on next steps you can try between sessions.
The focus is on small, manageable changes that make a difference in day-to-day life. People come for help with midlife questions, relationship difficulties such as divorce and separation, caregiving stress, guilt or shame, and feelings of isolation. Richard supports men navigating life transitions and pays attention to attachment or abandonment concerns that affect how people relate to others.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 380994
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Internal Family Systems
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Richard's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / 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
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.
How Richard works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose or blend methods based on what you want to achieve and what feels most helpful to you. Decisions about how to work together are tailored to your goals and preferences rather than imposed.
Check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your day. Some formats are also better for exercises that focus on attention or guided reflection while others are better for longer dialogue, so practical fit is worth discussing at first contact.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as body image, money problems and communication issues.
How would he approach therapy with me?
The approach is practical and person-focused, using client-centred dialogue, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems to match your needs and goals.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
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