Myke Richardson-Hughes, BACP

Myke Richardson-Hughes is an integrative psychotherapist, lecturer and clinical supervisor who works with individuals, couples and organisations to address a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and is listed on the BACP accredited register.

Myke has practical experience supporting looked after children and young people in residential settings and learning centres, working with ages seven to twenty-five who present with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication differences such as autistic spectrum conditions and Asperger's, ADHD and complex learning needs, particularly where adverse childhood experiences and trauma are present. He has also worked as a substance and alcohol misuse therapist in residential rehabilitation contexts.

Trained across a broad range of modalities, Myke draws on approaches including expressive therapies, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Practice, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic work, person-centred methods and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. He also uses elements of transactional analysis, solution-focused brief therapy and mindfulness to tailor support to each person he sees. He offers open-ended work or short-term courses depending on need, and provides services to schools, workplaces and medical practitioners. Myke aims to help people make sense of loss, manage addiction and anxiety, improve relationships and discover practical steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support

Myke commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when working with clients. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people develop more secure ways of relating and coping with loss or abandonment. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience, offering a non-judgemental space that encourages self-exploration and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviours to identify patterns that maintain problems such as anxiety, low mood or unhelpful coping strategies and to develop practical skills for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Myke works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals and preferences. He blends techniques where helpful and reviews progress together to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers a flexible way to access licensed professionals. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, and to connect from different locations. For many people this flexibility supports consistent attendance and timely access to support when life feels most challenging.