Counsellor profile
Richard Whitelaw, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Internal Family Systems
About Richard
Counsellor Richard Whitelaw is a BACP member with six years of professional experience. He works with people in the United Kingdom on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Richard focuses on clear, direct conversation. He listens to what matters to the person in front of him and responds with practical ways to manage problems. He avoids jargon and aims to make each session straightforward and usable in daily life.
His work often looks at early attachment and patterns that affect how people relate to themselves and others. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a steady therapeutic relationship and Internal Family Systems ideas to name and work with different parts of a person’s thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with stress and staying present.
Typical concerns he addresses include abandonment, communication problems, control issues, caregiver stress, loneliness, guilt and shame, and problems around money or life purpose. He also offers support for men’s issues, body image and midlife transitions.
Richard explains that plans adapt as the work proceeds. He and the client agree on goals and practical steps, then review progress together. Sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To start, users select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Confirm the current session formats before booking if you need a specific arrangement.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening relationship. The counsellor reflects what the client says and helps them find their own solutions. This approach is useful for people who need clarity and understanding about everyday problems.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These help reduce constant worry and make it easier to manage stress or strong emotions. Mindfulness can be used as a short tool between sessions to steady mood and focus.
Internal Family Systems treats thoughts and feelings as parts that can be named and spoken to. This can make shame, anger or self-criticism less overwhelming by separating them from the person's core sense of self.
Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree a plan that fits the client. This is a collaborative process and may change as needs change.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into work or family life, reduce travel time and make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed. Online arrangements can also help when a quieter room or lower bandwidth is preferred rather than being on camera.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he most often work with?
Richard commonly helps with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as loneliness, guilt and midlife questions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, conversational style rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, with mindfulness practices and Internal Family Systems ideas to explore different parts of experience.
How long has he been practising?
He has six years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and life challenges.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in his credentials.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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.