Richard Murray, BACP

Richard Murray is a counsellor with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP registration, which is noted here as BACP. He creates an easygoing space where people can bring difficult or awkward topics. He aims to make it easier to say things that might feel shameful or hard to put into words.

Richard offers both short and long term counselling and psychotherapy, and discusses with each person how they want to proceed. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on helping them understand their own thoughts and feelings more clearly. He does not judge and welcomes a wide range of concerns.

In practice he uses a client-centred approach. That means the conversations are guided by the person seeking support rather than by a fixed agenda. He listens closely and reflects back what he hears, helping people notice patterns and possible steps forwards.

Richard commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people facing career changes, parenting strain, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include ageing and geriatric issues, attachment difficulties, and challenges linked to autism and gender identity.

Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth. Richard will talk through options for short-term work or more open-ended therapy. He invites people to explore what helps them feel steadier, clearer and more able to cope with life changes.

How client-centred work fits with online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the person's lead. The counsellor reflects what they hear, helps people name their feelings, and supports them in finding their own solutions. This approach suits issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns because it centres on what matters most to the individual.

Because the work is shaped around the person's needs, Richard aims to collaborate on what will help most. Together they will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and adjust the approach over time based on what feels useful. Finding the right fit is treated as a shared process rather than a one-time choice.

The practical advantages of online therapy include fitting sessions around a busy life and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to attend regularly. Different formats suit different needs, so please confirm the session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for quick check-ins, regular weekly work, or when balancing appointments with caregiving or work commitments.