Tracie Richards
A practical, compassionate counsellor for life shifts
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About Tracie
Tracie Richards is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, or career uncertainty. She presents a warm, straightforward style and aims to make the first step into therapy less daunting for those looking for change. Tracie works from a practical stance.
She listens closely and helps people name what feels most pressing. Together they set clear goals and try ways to reduce distress between sessions.
Background and approach
Her voice is direct but gentle, and she focuses on real-life changes rather than jargon. Over 15 years she has supported people with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and control struggles. She also works with those affected by divorce and separation, domestic violence, dissociation and the emotional impact of cancer.
Concerns like guilt, shame, isolation and questions about life purpose are part of her work too. Her approach draws on methods including attachment-based and client-centred ways of working, cognitive behavioural techniques, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, and motivational interviewing. These tools are used to help people process painful memories, change unhelpful patterns and strengthen coping skills.
Tracie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. To begin, she asks people to describe their concerns and priorities so sessions can be tailored to their situation.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 15
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 384873
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Tracie's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Tracie works with
Everything Tracie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tracie lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Tracie works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That discussion can begin in the first sessions and be refined as work progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking since specific session options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter or more focused check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue work between in-person appointments where that is helpful. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using these approaches, can support people through emotional processing, behaviour change and planning for next steps when working remotely.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, career questions and coaching needs. She also addresses related topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward, focusing on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions aim to identify problems, try techniques and build skills between meetings.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in therapeutic roles and supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns. That experience informs a calm, practical approach.
What qualifications and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided within the United Kingdom only.
How are fees arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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