- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Life changes
About Richard
Richard Wollocombe is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 14 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing depression and major life changes, offering steady, respectful care as they take the first step towards change.
In sessions he keeps the conversation simple and tailored to each person. He listens for the patterns that make daily life harder and works with clients to set clear, manageable goals. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the pace to what a person needs in the moment.
His wider interests include helping people deal with abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, attachment issues, and the practical and emotional effects of ageing. He also works with concerns such as chronic pain, long-term illness and cancer related distress, body image, codependency and communication problems.
Richard values respect and sensitivity and aims to create an atmosphere where people can speak honestly. He focuses on practical steps as well as talking things through, and he involves each person in planning the work. The aim is to help people build coping skills and move towards a life that feels more manageable.
People who choose to work with him are encouraged to set realistic aims and review progress. He asks about what matters most to each person and adapts sessions to match those priorities. Over time the work emphasises clearer thinking, steadier moods and more confidence in everyday choices.
In sessions he keeps the conversation simple and tailored to each person. He listens for the patterns that make daily life harder and works with clients to set clear, manageable goals. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the pace to what a person needs in the moment.
His wider interests include helping people deal with abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, attachment issues, and the practical and emotional effects of ageing. He also works with concerns such as chronic pain, long-term illness and cancer related distress, body image, codependency and communication problems.
Richard values respect and sensitivity and aims to create an atmosphere where people can speak honestly. He focuses on practical steps as well as talking things through, and he involves each person in planning the work. The aim is to help people build coping skills and move towards a life that feels more manageable.
People who choose to work with him are encouraged to set realistic aims and review progress. He asks about what matters most to each person and adapts sessions to match those priorities. Over time the work emphasises clearer thinking, steadier moods and more confidence in everyday choices.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Many of the techniques Richard draws on are practical and task-focused. For example, problem-solving approaches help identify steps you can take to reduce stress and manage daily tasks when feeling overwhelmed. Behavioural techniques concentrate on small changes in routine and activity that can lift mood and build confidence.Finding the right approach is a joint process. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, shorten travel time and allow quick check-ins on difficult days. It can also make it simpler to involve practical homework between sessions and to maintain momentum during periods of change.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports 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 his therapeutic style like?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and tailored. The focus is on listening, setting goals and developing coping strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.