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Richard Turner, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Richard
Richard Turner is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 26 years of experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with issues such as grief, intimacy difficulties, bipolar concerns and coping with life changes.
Richard uses practical, conversational work to notice unhelpful thoughts and routines. He encourages straightforward steps that can be tried between sessions. Sessions are oriented to solving current problems and building coping skills over time.
His background includes long experience supporting people facing trauma, abuse and compassion fatigue. He has worked with first responder issues and hospice and end-of-life counselling. He also sees clients concerned about obsessive-compulsive behaviours, hoarding, infidelity and relationship tensions.
Richard draws on several recognised approaches. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thinking patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and practical action, and client-centred methods to keep sessions focused on what the person brings. Motivational Interviewing is used when change feels difficult or stalled.
Sessions are delivered in a straightforward manner with clear goals and practical homework when useful. He accepts international clients and runs work in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to arrange the first appointment.
How CBT and ACT are used in online sessions
Richard regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that maintain stress and anxiety. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises and simple experiments to change how someone thinks and behaves in day-to-day situations.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. Client-centred work shapes sessions around the person’s concerns and pace, keeping the conversation grounded in what they bring.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals and preferences and recommend ways of working that fit those aims. That discussion is part of the first sessions so the plan can be adjusted as needed.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals can guide which format suits practical needs and goals.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship, grief and trauma-related concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding in everyday situations.
What is his professional background?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
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 therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.