- Practical coping strategies
- Emotion-focused work
- 13 years experience
About Richard
Richard Gordon-Smith welcomes people who are thinking about making change. He helps with common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, parenting worries and problems with addiction. He also offers support for grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping issues, anger and career stress. Richard lists additional focuses including ADHD, attachment and fatherhood issues among others.
Richard trained in psychology and completed an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling with the University of Manchester. He has worked in mental health for many years and brings 13 years of experience to his work. He holds NCPS as a listed credential.
In sessions he aims to make talking straightforward and practical. He uses a mix of approaches so people can find what helps them best. This can include exploring emotions, looking at patterns from the past, trying new thinking strategies, and working on immediate solutions for day-to-day problems.
People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about things that matter. Richard emphasises listening first, then agreeing on simple steps to try between sessions. He supports clients who want coaching-style work as well as those wanting deeper therapeutic exploration.
His style is direct but warm. He explains ideas plainly and offers tools you can use between sessions. If you are unsure what to expect, the initial conversation will clarify goals and how you might work together.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Richard commonly uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape how people relate now; this can help with issues such as intimacy, attachment worries and communication. Client-centred therapy provides a respectful listening space where the counsellor follows the clients concerns and helps them find their own answers. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm which session options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet from different locations, including international clients, while keeping sessions focused on practical strategies and emotional exploration.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Richard help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues and a wide range of related topics.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses an integrative approach that draws on attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural, emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas to suit each persons needs.
How much experience does he have?
Richard has 13 years of experience working in mental health and counselling settings following his advanced diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NCPS as the credential and states he works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapists availability.