Richard Wollocombe, BACP

Richard Wollocombe is a counsellor with 14 years of experience practising in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger and depression. He also helps those facing life changes and practical struggles that affect daily wellbeing.

He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are shaped around each person’s situation, so conversations and plans are adapted to individual needs. That means practical steps and realistic goals are agreed together, rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Richard has supported people through issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and attachment difficulties. He is also experienced in helping clients cope with chronic illness, cancer, ageing-related concerns and the emotional impact of long-term health problems.

Other areas he has worked with include autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant personality traits, body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and the stresses of divorce and separation. He also addresses feelings of emptiness and control issues.

Sessions are conducted in English in the United Kingdom. His professional affiliation is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions to suit availability.

Approaches used online and what they offer

Richard describes his work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. For example, approaches that target stress and anxiety teach methods for managing worry and reducing bodily tension, helping people regain everyday functioning. Techniques aimed at mood and self-esteem concentrate on changing unhelpful thoughts and building small, achievable habits that support confidence and motivation.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative task. Richard will discuss options with the client, tailor methods to their goals and try different ways of working until something fits. The emphasis is on clear goals, short-term steps and regular review so the plan evolves as needs change.

Session formats are not listed explicitly in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing quieter surroundings and offering shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it simpler to continue therapy during life transitions and when attending in-person sessions would be difficult.