Richard "Richie" Long, BACP

Richard "Richie" Long is a United Kingdom based counsellor who brings a straightforward, supportive approach to therapy. He holds membership of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and has three years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and eating-related difficulties.

Richie works with people across diverse life situations, including those managing addiction to online pornography or gambling, clients from LGBT communities, and families navigating adoption, foster care, or caregiving challenges. He also supports people facing chronic illness, body image struggles, attachment and abandonment concerns, and a variety of personality and communication issues. His practice includes both short-term solution-focused work and deeper explorations informed by psychodynamic thinking.

In session he draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioural techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build practical coping strategies, while also using emotionally-focused approaches when relationships and attachment are central. He describes his style as direct yet empathetic, aiming to create a dependable therapeutic relationship where clients can be honest, let go of past constraints, and move toward living more fulfilling lives. He offers flexible scheduling and accepts clients internationally.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Richard "Richie" Long integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioural therapy to tailor sessions to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, non-judgmental relationship and helps clients explore their feelings and values so they can make meaningful changes. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop coping strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. He also uses emotionally-focused techniques when relationship patterns and attachment concerns are central to the presenting problem, helping partners or individuals better understand and express core emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Richie will work with each client to assess goals, preferences, and the issues at hand, adjusting methods over time to find what works best. Clients can expect an open conversation about options and a shared plan for progress.

Online therapy with Richie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and accessible across time zones. These formats allow therapists to deliver consistent support without requiring travel, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and fit work into busy lives.