- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Guilt and shame work
About Richard
Richard Bennett is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness and guilt and shame.
Richard keeps sessions direct and conversational. He listens for patterns that link present struggles to earlier experiences. That can help people understand why certain feelings return and how those patterns affect day-to-day choices.
His work draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at history and inner conflict. He also uses somatic therapy to notice how emotions show up in the body, and to bring simple body-based awareness into talking therapy.
Sessions focus on what feels most pressing for the person in front of him. Richard aims to create clear goals and pragmatic steps alongside exploring deeper material. He invites people to name small changes they can try between sessions.
Richard asks people to be practical about scheduling and costs. Therapy runs through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people choose the online therapy options button, fill a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How psychodynamic and somatic ideas fit with online work
Richard uses psychodynamic work to look at past relationships and recurring patterns. That approach involves talking about early experiences and noticing how they shape current reactions, which can help with persistent guilt, attachment worries and relationship concerns.He also draws on somatic therapy, which pays attention to bodily sensations linked to emotion. This can be useful for people who notice tension, breath changes or other bodily signals when shame or anxiety arise. Simple body-based noticing is woven into talk therapy to make feelings easier to name and manage.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. Some people move between styles as their needs change, and Richard treats this as a collaborative process.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for a shorter check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find that remote work supports continuity of care across locations and helps people keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as attachment, abandonment and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses psychodynamic ideas to trace how past experiences feed current feelings and somatic awareness to notice how shame appears in the body. The focus is on understanding patterns and exploring practical steps forward.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of professional practice in the UK working with the listed concerns. His work combines talking therapy with attention to bodily experience.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.