Counsellor profile
Richard Turner, BACP
Counsellor for addiction and anxiety
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
About Richard
Counsellor Richard Turner, BACP, has 26 years of practice in the United Kingdom and works with people on stress, anxiety, addictions and related issues. He also lists help for anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Richard notes work with ADHD, bipolar and compassion fatigue among other areas.
He uses several practical approaches in sessions. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions aim to identify what is causing distress and to try different ways of responding. Conversations are straightforward and focus on what a person wants to change.
Richard often addresses problems that affect daily life. That includes coping with life changes, first responder issues, hoarding and end-of-life or hospice concerns. He also supports people dealing with jealousy, infidelity, obsessive-compulsive patterns, paranoia and personality disorder difficulties.
His way of working is collaborative. Clients can expect a mix of listening, gentle challenge and practical techniques. He may use values-based work from ACT, thinking-style work from CBT, and a person-centred stance to make sense of what matters to someone.
Sessions are meant to be down-to-earth and focused on next steps. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to use the site matching process and book a first session.
How his approaches adapt to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety and problems that keep recurring. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centred Therapy gives space for someone to tell their story while the counsellor listens without directing the content of the session.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Richard will discuss what feels most relevant and try methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as needs become clearer.
The site notes that sessions use a subscription model but does not list formats here. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and avoid travel time. Therapists who work online can also adapt exercises so they suit video, phone or other agreed arrangements according to what works best for the individual.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety and addictions as primary concerns and also lists anger, self-esteem, depression, grief and trauma-related issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches, using practical techniques alongside reflective listening.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and behavioural issues.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.