Richard Murray, BACP

Richard Murray is a counsellor with five years' experience who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about difficult feelings. He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and bases his work on helping people who find it hard to put their experience into words.

He keeps sessions simple and personal. He welcomes topics others might find awkward and does not aim to shock or rush people through their story. Conversations begin at the client’s pace and focus on what matters most to them, whether that is a single issue or something that has built up over time.

Richard uses a client-centred approach that prioritises listening and understanding. He will reflect what he hears and gently help people follow their own thoughts. This style can suit those coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, or life transitions.

He also works with concerns such as caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, attachment and fatherhood questions, gender dysphoria and LGBT-related matters. People facing workplace pressures, career questions, or compassion fatigue may find the conversational style helpful.

Sessions can be short term or longer term depending on what the person wants to try. He encourages openness about goals and adapts the pace to the individual. For parents and carers, this can include talking through practical strains and emotional responses while finding a manageable path forward.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's voice at the centre. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear and follows the pace set by the person. This approach helps when someone needs support for stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns because it prioritises understanding over instruction.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, needs and preferences and together they will decide how to proceed. Changes to the plan are welcomed as the work continues so the approach stays relevant to what matters most.

Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life. They can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and suit those who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often include these practical choices to help people sustain therapy alongside daily responsibilities.