Richard Murray, BACP

Richard Murray recognises how difficult it can be to speak about what is happening inside. Shame, fear or simply a lack of words can make sharing painful or confusing, and he seeks to offer a calm, accepting space where whatever a person brings is welcomed rather than judged. He makes it clear that he is not easily shocked, creating room for honest expression without worry.

In sessions he focuses on building an environment in which individuals can explore what they want or need at their own pace. He values each person’s uniqueness and acknowledges the pressure many feel to be perfect, while helping people to balance that drive with greater self-acceptance. Richard offers both short-term and longer-term counselling and psychotherapy, and remains open to discussing different ways of working together to find what fits.

He is accredited with the BACP, a professional counselling membership that recognises training and practice standards. Prospective clients can expect a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach and an openness to exploring the most useful path forward together.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapy with Richard Murray

Richard Murray works from a client-centered perspective, which focuses on empathic listening, acceptance and supporting clients to find their own solutions. This approach emphasises understanding each person's experience and helping them to explore feelings and choices at a comfortable pace - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, grief and challenges around relationships or self-esteem.

He offers counselling and psychotherapy suited to short-term concerns as well as longer-term work, adapting the pace and focus to the needs presented in sessions. Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process - Richard will work with each client to identify goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will adjust the way they work to best support progress.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, online therapy provides flexibility to fit into busy lives and different routines. These options make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional, whether someone prefers talking face to face by video, a phone conversation, or writing in live or delayed formats.