- 14 years experience
- BACP registered
- Helps with codependency
About Richard
Richard Wollocombe is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger or low self esteem. He also supports those struggling with depression and with major life changes.
He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs, so conversations and plans are adapted to fit the individual. That practical, person-centred focus guides how he works in the room.
Richard has spent over a decade helping people find steadier ground when life feels chaotic. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage emotions, rebuild confidence and cope with transitions. He also brings experience with issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges and codependency.
Other areas he has supported include adoption and foster care concerns, ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, and relationship communication problems. He is also familiar with body image, commitment worries, control issues, emptiness and the emotional impact of cancer.
Richard is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers sessions in English and does not take international clients. To begin, users follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. One common strand focuses on emotion regulation and problem-solving. That involves learning manageable steps to reduce distress, build coping skills and alter unhelpful patterns that keep stress and anxiety active. It can help with anger, low mood and feeling overwhelmed.Another strand centres on building self esteem and addressing relational patterns such as codependency and attachment issues. This work looks at how people relate to others, how they set boundaries, and how they can develop steadier self-respect and clearer communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify which techniques suit a person’s goals and preferences and may combine different methods over time. That way the plan stays practical and relevant to what a person needs now.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and reduced travel time, which can make regular work more manageable. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to keep progress steady while helping clients balance therapy with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard commonly help with?
He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self esteem and depression, and helps those coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He offers a person-centred approach that adapts conversations and the plan to each individual’s needs, using evidence-based techniques to manage emotions and rebuild confidence.
What is his background and experience?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and adjustment difficulties, including longer-term issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.