Counsellor profile
Richard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / RG001P01
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Anger management
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
About Richard
Richard Gordon-Smith is a counsellor registered with NCPS with 13 years working in mental health. He works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and anger. He also helps with relationship and parenting concerns and issues around addiction, grief and intimacy.
Richard studied psychology and completed an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Manchester. He has worked across mental health settings since then and combines several therapeutic ways of working to suit different problems.
In sessions he aims to help people talk through what they are feeling and why those feelings show up. He uses straightforward conversation and focused techniques to help people notice patterns in thought and behaviour. That can mean looking at unhelpful thinking, how emotions are responded to, or how past relationships shape present reactions.
His practice draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred ways of listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotion-focused approaches, with elements of psychodynamic thinking. These are used to address things like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and repeated anger or frustration.
People often come with a problem they want to reduce - for example frequent snapping, resentful feelings, or difficulty calming down. Sessions work on practical steps and on understanding where those responses come from. Richard also offers coaching-style support for life changes and career concerns when that is helpful.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions and connection problems; this helps with persistent anger, intimacy difficulties and communication problems. He also uses client-centred practice which focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can make sense of feelings and decide what to try next. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) provides concrete steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for anxiety, low mood and anger management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He aims to make decisions about methods together, based on what the client wants, the issues they bring and what feels most useful in practice. That collaborative choice can change over time as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face conversation, while others choose audio for a lower-bandwidth call or a quick phone check-in during a break at work. Registered and accredited professionals can use these options to help keep therapy workable alongside other commitments.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship or parenting concerns, among other issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural and emotion-focused approaches and psychodynamic ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in mental health since completing his counselling diploma.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are available to international clients and are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.