Counsellor profile
Richard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
United Kingdom
NCPS counsellor - relationships and wellbeing
Continue with RichardWhere Richard stands
- Credentials
- NCPS
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom / RG001P01
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Person-centred methods
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Emotion-focused therapy
About Richard
Richard Gordon-Smith is an NCPS counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures and codependency among many other concerns.
Richard trained in psychology and completed an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling with the University of Manchester. He has worked in mental health settings since then and draws on that background in sessions.
He describes his approach as integrative. That means he mixes methods from person-centred work, emotion-focused approaches, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking. In practice this looks like listening to the story someone brings, helping name emotional patterns and trying small, practical steps to test new ways of coping.
Sessions are conversational but purposeful. People can expect time to reflect on past experiences and current problems, and some practical tools for managing mood, worry or relationship difficulties. Richard also works with topics such as addiction, grief, intimacy concerns and issues around identity and sexuality.
People who choose him often want straightforward, clear help with boundaries, communication and feeling less overwhelmed. He accepts international clients and offers work in English. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and arrange a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. In online sessions this helps people notice recurring patterns in how they attach to partners or carers and try different ways of connecting that feel safer.Client-centred therapy is about being listened to without pressure and following the pace someone sets. It helps people who are worn down by others' demands to name what they need and start gentle changes.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and uses small experiments to shift them. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and recurring negative self-talk.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will discuss options and agree on what to try first. The choice is collaborative and can change as goals and needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or family commitments. It can also allow quieter check-ins without full video, or shorter pre-session catch-ups when time is limited, depending on the formats offered by the therapist.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting pressures, codependency and many related topics such as addiction, grief and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative style that blends person-centred listening with emotion-focused and cognitive behavioural techniques, plus psychodynamic ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in mental health settings since completing his counselling diploma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.