Richard Bennett, BACP

Richard Bennett helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about their next step. He speaks plainly and offers steady support while people talk through stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, low self‑esteem and problems with addiction. His approach is straightforward and compassionate from the first conversation.

Richard works collaboratively to shape each session around what matters most to the individual. He adapts how he talks and what he focuses on so sessions feel practical and relevant. He aims to build a calm space where people can notice patterns, test new ways of responding, and make small changes that add up.

He draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships and early experiences influence current feelings and choices. He also uses somatic methods to help people tune into bodily signals and manage stress held in the body. These approaches are used together to make sense of feelings and behaviour.

Richard has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. He works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, avoidant personality traits, body image, chronic pain or illness, codependency, substance misuse, family of origin issues, guilt, shame, hoarding, hospice and end‑of‑life matters, impulsivity, isolation, jealousy and questions about life purpose.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be supported. He aims to help people find clarity, steadiness and more confidence to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online delivery

Richard uses psychodynamic therapy to help people trace how earlier relationships and life events influence present feelings and choices. This approach helps uncover recurring patterns and emotional knots that can make everyday life harder to manage.

He also incorporates somatic therapy, which focuses on bodily sensations and the way stress shows up in movement, tension or breath. That work can be useful when anxiety, chronic pain or strong emotions feel stuck in the body and need a grounded, practical way to shift.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to weigh needs, goals and preferences and to test methods that feel right. Adaptations are made as progress unfolds so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check‑in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, want brief daily touchpoints, or need more flexible timing. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit around work, caring duties and travel commitments.