Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or depression. He also supports those coping with addictions and relationship concerns. His style is respectful, compassionate and down-to-earth when people first reach out.

Richard adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. He brings three years of professional experience to sessions and aims to make the work practical. He listens for patterns from early life and current routines that affect mood and behaviour. This helps identify what gets in the way of feeling better.

His approach draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships shape present reactions. He also uses somatic methods that pay attention to bodily sensations linked to emotions. Together these ways of working can help with issues such as attachment difficulties, abandonment fears, codependency and impulsivity.

Richard has supported people dealing with chronic pain, illness and disability, end-of-life concerns, hoarding, substance use and feelings of isolation or shame. He works collaboratively to set goals and pace the work to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to build understanding, increase agency and help people make changes that last.

If you are considering therapy he asks people to be honest about their needs and hopes. He will tailor the process to your situation and help you take the next steps when you are ready.

How psychodynamic and somatic work online

Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that began in earlier relationships and keep happening now. In online sessions this might mean talking through recurring reactions, memories and relationship roles to understand why certain feelings or behaviours keep coming up.

Somatic work pays attention to body sensations linked to emotions, such as tension, breath or posture. Online somatic techniques can include guided attention to sensations, gentle movement prompts, and breath work to help people notice and shift how stress shows up in the body.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try and when. This collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as you progress.

The practical benefits of online therapy include making sessions easier to fit around work, caring duties or travel. It can reduce time spent on commuting and help maintain continuity when life is busy. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current options before booking to ensure they suit your routine.