- Client‑centred approach
- Mindfulness practices
- Internal Family Systems
About Richard
Richard Whitelaw is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Richard focuses on practical ways to address day-to-day problems and to reduce ongoing strain.
He starts by listening to what matters to the person in front of him. Sessions focus on clear goals such as managing temper outbursts, reducing persistent worry, or rebuilding confidence after loss. Conversations are straightforward and paced to each person's comfort level.
Richard uses client-centred ways of working, which means sessions are shaped by the person's own concerns and priorities. He also brings mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. Internal Family Systems is used to map different parts of experience and to reduce inner conflict.
In practice this looks like talking through recent incidents, trying small experiments between sessions, and developing short exercises to use when pressure builds. He pays attention to patterns that tie into abandonment, attachment, control issues and communication problems. Other areas he works with include body image, caregiver stress, impulsivity, isolation, money worries and midlife concerns.
Richard offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard integrates client‑centred work, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems into online sessions. Client‑centred work means the therapist follows the person's priorities and uses questions and reflection to clarify what matters and what to try next. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises that help with emotional reactivity and ongoing worry. Internal Family Systems maps the different parts of a person's inner world so they can notice which part drives anger or shame and work on those patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Richard will collaborate with the person to identify which methods feel most useful, adjust them over time, and try small exercises to see what helps in everyday life. The emphasis is on practical tools and shared decision making rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check‑ins when time is tight, and support practising mindfulness or grounding exercises between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals offering online sessions can help people apply techniques directly in their day‑to‑day context, such as managing workplace frustration or handling tense conversations at home.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or temper issues does he help with?
He works with people who lose their temper with close others, feel recurring resentment, or struggle with impulse control related to anger.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client‑centred style, listening first and shaping sessions around the person's priorities and goals.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has six years of professional work in the United Kingdom helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger and self‑esteem.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.