Myke Richardson-Hughes, BACP

Myke Richardson-Hughes is a BACP counsellor with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. He offers help for concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship problems and stress. He also supports people facing trauma, eating and intimacy-related issues, ADHD and self-esteem struggles.

Myke uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. He draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas to build trust and explore underlying patterns. Cognitive behavioural techniques can be used to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and actions.

His background includes work in residential rehab for substance and alcohol misuse. He has also worked in residential children’s homes and learning centres with young people who had social, communication and learning needs and who experienced trauma. These roles contributed to his focus on trauma, attachment and complex life transitions.

Sessions are offered in different formats to fit varied needs. Myke is familiar with one-to-one therapy, couple work, and supporting LGBT+ issues, and he has experience addressing communication and parenting concerns in individual sessions. He offers brief or open-ended work depending on what someone prefers.

Myke holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, which reflects his professional registration. He communicates in English and is available to people in the UK and internationally. To begin, people answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online options explained

Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns; it helps people notice how past attachments affect trust and closeness now. Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions, offering non-judgemental listening and support to help someone find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical steps to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The counsellor will ask about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, then suggest methods to try. Work can shift over time so the plan stays relevant to changing needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are close to face-to-face work and allow visual cues to be noticed. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or need a low-bandwidth option. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, day-to-day coaching and when a shorter, flexible contact fits better into a busy life. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and family commitments, while keeping the focus on practical progress.