Richard Turner, BACP

26 years in practice

Richard Turner is a counsellor who uses Existential therapy alongside practical approaches to help people make sense of difficult moments.

License and registration

BACP: 233700 · expires July 2026
Years in practice: 26
Languages: English

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About Richard

Richard Turner is a counsellor who uses Existential therapy alongside practical approaches to help people make sense of difficult moments. He draws on 26 years of experience in the United Kingdom to support people dealing with stress, anxiety and addiction. He focuses on helping people take the first step toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.

He creates a calm space where feelings and thoughts can be talked through without judgment.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to the individual, and on finding values and meaning that guide change. Richard aims to make conversations direct and understandable, not full of jargon. His work covers a wide range of issues including depression, self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.

He also supports people facing trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, and the strain that can come from caregiving or compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include hoarding, first responder issues, end-of-life and hospice-related matters, obsessions and compulsions, and aspects of jealousy or infidelity. Richard blends Existential ideas with practical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

He also draws on Client-Centred approaches and Motivational Interviewing to help people find motivation and try new ways of coping. The overall aim is to help people clarify what matters and take manageable steps forward. Sessions are offered in English and he works with clients in the UK as well as with international clients.

He holds BACP accreditation and brings a measured, steady presence to the work.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Richard names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Existential therapy helps people examine what matters to them and make choices that fit their values. It is useful for people facing big life questions, grief, or times of change because it focuses on meaning and personal responsibility.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical ways to accept difficult thoughts while still taking action toward a chosen life. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with distressing thoughts. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the session, with the counsellor listening actively and reflecting back to help clarify feelings and goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Richard will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and adjust methods over time. The emphasis is on working together to find what helps in everyday life rather than following a fixed programme.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different routines. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can be used when bandwidth is low, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and family commitments while keeping the focus on meaningful, workable change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Richard commonly work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, and also helps with grief, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. There are additional areas including trauma, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, obsessions and compulsions.

What is Richard's therapeutic style like?

He combines Existential therapy with practical techniques to focus on meaning and action. Conversations are straightforward, values-led and aimed at small, achievable changes.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 26 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That background includes helping people cope with addictions and other longstanding difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats can be chosen to fit work, travel or daily schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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How do I begin the process of working together?

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