Richard Bennett , BACP

Richard Bennett is credentialed in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects his commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Richard focuses on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, address addictive behaviours, and work through relationship difficulties. He also supports work on motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, adapting conversations and therapeutic plans to match each person’s particular situation. His approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where difficult topics can be explored at a manageable pace.

Richard tailors the therapeutic process to individual needs, shaping dialogue and interventions around the client’s goals and preferences. He recognises that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and he aims to provide steady support throughout that process. Whether clients seek help with immediate concerns or longer-standing patterns, Richard offers collaborative care designed around their unique priorities.

Psychodynamic and Somatic Approaches in Online Therapy

Richard offers psychodynamic work that helps people explore how past relationships and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and behaviours. This approach can be useful for unpacking relationship issues, attachment concerns, and long-standing emotional patterns by paying attention to themes that recur in the therapy space.

He also draws on somatic therapy techniques, which focus on the connection between the body and emotional experience. Somatic approaches can help people notice physical sensations linked to stress, anxiety, or trauma and develop grounded, practical ways to regulate those responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Richard will collaborate with clients to identify what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. This process is shared and adaptive, allowing adjustments as work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. For many people, remote work makes it easier to attend regularly and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.