Counsellor profile
Richard Bennett, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and addiction
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic approach
- Somatic techniques
- Works in English
About Richard
Counsellor Richard Bennett is a BACP member with three years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Richard uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships affect current feelings and patterns. He also draws on somatic therapy to connect bodily experience with emotions, which can help when stress or trauma shows up physically. He aims to make sessions practical and straightforward, for example by looking at repeated behaviours and small changes clients can try between meetings.
In the room he talks through immediate concerns and links them to longer patterns. That can mean looking at family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment themes, or feelings such as guilt, shame and jealousy. He also works with problems tied to chronic illness, bereavement at end of life, and addiction-related struggles.
Richard pays attention to impulses and isolation, and to difficulties such as hoarding, body image and codependency. He offers a calm, direct style focused on clear steps rather than jargon. Where useful, he helps people consider life purpose and motivation alongside symptom relief.
Clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire before a first meeting so sessions can be arranged to fit practical needs. Fees vary by location and sessions run under a cancellable subscription model.
How psychodynamic and somatic work online
Psychodynamic therapy looks at repeating relationship patterns and past experiences that affect current feelings. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns, reflect on triggers and plan small behavioural changes that fit everyday life. Somatic therapy focuses on bodily sensations and how the body holds stress or emotional pain. In remote sessions a counsellor can guide clients to notice breath, posture and sensations, and to try simple grounding or movement exercises between meetings. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and make decisions together about whether to focus more on psychodynamic exploration or somatic practices. The choice can shift as progress is made. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find remote work useful because it removes travel, can fit into a lunch break, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Check the session options available and arrange times that suit daily life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as guilt, shame and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses psychodynamic and somatic approaches, focusing on how past relationships and bodily experience shape current feelings and behaviour.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are his fees structured?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
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.
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