Richard Bennett, BACP

Richard Bennett is a United Kingdom based therapist with three years of professional experience and BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and depression, and works with a wide range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, substance misuse, chronic pain or illness, and family-of-origin struggles.

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual's needs and goals. Richard combines practical coping strategies with opportunities for deeper therapeutic exploration, adapting interventions as circumstances and priorities change. He places emphasis on collaboration, helping clients to clarify priorities, set realistic goals, and build sustainable skills for day-to-day wellbeing.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Richard is committed to supporting clients through that process. He works with both UK-based and international clients and offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, to suit different schedules and preferences.

Integrating Psychodynamic and Somatic Approaches Online

Richard Bennett draws from psychodynamic and somatic therapy to explore how past experiences and bodily sensations shape current feelings and behaviour. Psychodynamic therapy looks at recurring patterns, early relationships, and unconscious influences to help clarify how those forces affect present-day stress, relationships, and self-esteem; it is useful for people who want to understand and change long-standing emotional patterns. Somatic therapy attends to bodily experience and the ways stress, trauma, or chronic illness show up in posture, tension, and sensation; it can be helpful for those coping with chronic pain, anxiety, or the physical effects of distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey rather than a one-time decision. Richard works collaboratively with each client to identify priorities, test different methods, and adapt the plan based on progress, preferences, and life circumstances, ensuring the work fits the person as well as the presenting problem.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules, differing energy levels, and geographic limitations. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or while travelling, and choose the format that best supports their engagement and wellbeing.