Richard Bennett, BACP

Richard Bennett is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression. He works in English and brings a respectful, compassionate approach to each meeting. He asks questions, listens closely and tailors the work to what each person needs.

Richard adapts the pace to suit the person sitting across from him. He uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. He also draws on somatic techniques that use body awareness to reduce tension and manage reactions.

Over three years of professional practice he has supported people dealing with codependency, family of origin problems, shame and guilt, and issues around attachment and abandonment. He has worked with people facing chronic illness and end-of-life concerns, as well as those coping with hoarding, impulsivity and isolation.

Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the client, whether that is managing cravings, rebuilding confidence, navigating jealousy, or finding a clearer sense of purpose. Richard describes the first meetings as practical and exploratory, focusing on immediate coping and longer-term goals.

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. To begin, clients are invited to use the website Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule.

Psychodynamic and Somatic Approaches in Online Counselling

Psychodynamic therapy pays attention to how earlier relationships and patterns shape current feelings and reactions. In practice this means talking about repeated difficulties, family background and long-standing habits to notice what keeps causing pain.

Somatic therapy brings the body into the conversation. It helps people notice physical tension, breath patterns and bodily reactions and uses simple exercises to reduce stress and manage impulses, which can be useful for anxiety, addiction urges and high arousal states.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will help you decide whether to focus more on psychodynamic reflection or somatic exercises, and can adjust the balance as needs and goals change. This is a collaborative process guided by the client’s preferences and what is most helpful in early sessions.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people try different ways of working and carry over calming exercises into everyday routines.