- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and low mood
- Adoption and foster care
About Richard
Richard Wollocombe is a counsellor with BACP registration and 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and helps people who are finding it hard to cope with life changes. He aims to offer respectful, sensitive and compassionate support as people take the first step toward change.
He shapes conversations to each person’s needs and preferences. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings and build stronger day-to-day coping skills. He listens for patterns linked to abandonment, attachment or control issues and helps people notice how those patterns affect current choices.
Richard also draws on experience supporting people managing chronic illness, cancer, and ageing concerns. He pays attention to how physical health and emotional wellbeing interact and works on realistic strategies to ease strain. He is mindful of body image, codependency and communication problems when these come up.
The counsellor has worked with issues connected to adoption and foster care and can talk through feelings that relate to those experiences. He invites clients to set short-term goals and to review progress as therapy continues. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where small steps can make everyday life feel more manageable.
Sessions are conducted in English and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Richard describes his practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change unhelpful patterns and strengthen coping. Cognitive approaches focus on noticing and reframing thoughts that fuel anxiety or low mood, helping people try different ways of thinking and responding. Behavioural strategies concentrate on small, practical steps such as activity plans or graded exposure to reduce avoidance and rebuild confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with clients and agree a plan together based on needs, goals and personal preferences. Therapy is presented as collaborative, with goals reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. It also makes it straightforward to continue conversations between big life changes, while the counsellor and client decide together how best to use the time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus coping with life changes and related issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is practical and person-centred, with a focus on listening, creating a tailored plan and building coping skills that suit everyday life.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of emotional and life-change issues.
What credential does the therapist hold and where are they based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.