Richard Wollocombe, BACP

Richard Wollocombe is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, or low self-esteem. He also supports those facing life changes who want clearer choices and steadier day-to-day coping.

Richard aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions are practical and focused on what the client wants to change.

He has worked with a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, and challenges linked to ageing or chronic illness. He also has experience with body image, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and the emotional aftermath of separation and divorce.

In the room, Richard listens for patterns that get in the way of feeling more confident and calmer. He helps people spot small, manageable steps they can try between sessions. He encourages honest conversation about feelings and behaviours and checks progress regularly.

Taking a first step can feel daunting, and Richard frames therapy as a collaborative process. He supports clients as they test new ways of coping and build routines that suit their everyday life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Richard draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps and noticing unhelpful patterns. One approach he commonly uses helps people identify thoughts and behaviours that increase stress and low mood, then tests small changes to see what helps. Another approach focuses on improving emotional regulation and managing anger by building simple coping strategies and rehearsal in real-life situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their history, goals and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt them as progress is made, keeping the plan flexible and collaborative.

If you are considering online work, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow quick check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer written summary between sessions or shorter phone catch-ups for brief updates. Confirm the available formats when you book so arrangements match your needs.