Richard Wollocombe, BACP

Richard Wollocombe offers practical, down-to-earth counselling rooted in 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are struggling with stress, worry, low mood, anger, self-esteem and the shock of big life changes. He aims to be respectful and compassionate in every conversation. Richard tailors sessions to each person's needs so they can take manageable steps forward.

Over his career he has helped people manage anxiety and depression and rebuild confidence after difficult events. He also supports those coping with chronic health issues, bereavement, separation and the emotional effects of adoption or foster care. He is familiar with attachment concerns, autism and personality challenges and can talk through how these affect daily life.

Richard keeps things straightforward in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set small goals and try new ways of handling stress and anger. Sessions focus on what is useful now, with practical ideas to try between meetings.

He works with adults across a range of concerns including body image issues, codependency, commitment worries and communication problems. He understands the extra strain that chronic pain, serious illness or ageing can bring and offers steady support during those times.

People who contact Richard can expect clear, calm discussions and a plan that reflects their own priorities. He encourages people to take the next step at a pace that feels achievable.

Practical approaches and online counselling options

Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change. One common approach helps people recognise unhelpful thinking patterns and try clearer, more balanced ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach focuses on behaviour - identifying small, achievable actions to rebuild confidence and manage anger or stress in daily life. These methods aim to give straightforward tools you can use between sessions to see steady improvement.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The counsellor will listen to your situation, goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit. This is a collaborative process that can adapt as your needs change over time.

Online therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options offer flexibility for different routines and practical constraints.