Myke Richardson-Hughes, BACP

Myke Richardson-Hughes is an integrative psychotherapist, lecturer and clinical supervisor with eight years of professional experience. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the United Kingdom professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and draws on a wide range of theoretical training to tailor support to each person’s needs.

His background includes work in residential children’s homes and learning centres supporting looked after children and young people aged seven to twenty-five with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication differences such as autistic spectrum conditions and Asperger’s Syndrome, speech and language needs, ADHD and complex learning challenges, many of whom have experienced adverse childhood events and trauma. He has also worked as a substance and alcohol misuse therapist in a residential rehabilitation setting.

Myke is trained across multiple approaches including expressive therapies, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, Person-Centred Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). He integrates these methods alongside additional knowledge of Transactional Analysis, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and mindfulness to create a flexible, client-focused practice.

He offers one-to-one therapy, couples counselling and support for same-sex relationships and transgender and LGBT+ clients, addressing issues such as addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy and eating concerns, parenting and career challenges. Open-ended work is available for short-term or longer-term support, and services are offered to individuals, schools, workplaces and medical practitioners.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present patterns of connection and trust. It helps people explore attachment styles, address separation or abandonment concerns, and build more secure ways of relating to partners, family members and themselves.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of the work, offering empathetic, non-judgemental support that helps individuals find their own solutions. This approach can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, identity questions and life transitions where understanding and acceptance are a priority.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress and coping with everyday challenges by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. As a registered professional, Myke works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences and to tailor a mix of methods that fit each person’s circumstances.

Online work makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across locations and suit different communication styles, enabling registered professionals and therapists to deliver meaningful support in ways that fit everyday life.