Myke Richardson-Hughes, BACP

Myke Richardson-Hughes is an integrative psychotherapist, lecturer and clinical supervisor based in the United Kingdom. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and listed on the BACP accredited register, which is recognised by the Professional Standards Authority.

With eight years of practical experience, he has worked extensively in residential children’s homes and learning centres supporting looked-after children and young people aged seven to twenty-five. His work has focused on social, emotional and mental health needs, communication differences including autistic spectrum conditions and Asperger’s, ADHD, and complex learning needs, often in the context of adverse childhood experiences and trauma. He has also worked as a substance and alcohol misuse therapist within a residential rehabilitation setting.

He draws on a wide range of theoretical training to tailor therapy to each person’s needs, including expressive therapies, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approaches, person-centred therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Additional experience with Transactional Analysis, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and mindfulness informs his flexible, client-led approach.

Myke offers one-to-one therapy, couples counselling and support for same-sex relationships, transgender and LGBT issues. He works with addiction recovery, anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties such as communication problems, affairs, separation and divorce, suicide and self-harm, and other complex life challenges. Open-ended therapy is available, allowing short-term or longer-term work according to individual goals. He also provides services to individuals, schools, workplaces and medical practitioners.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Myke uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape present-day patterns and emotional responses. This approach helps people understand connection and abandonment issues and supports work on attachment, parenting and relationship concerns.

He also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises empathy, respect and collaboration so clients can lead the pace and focus of sessions. This approach suits those seeking a non-judgemental space to explore self-esteem, life transitions and emotional difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Shorter-term CBT-focused work can be effective for anxiety, stress, depression and practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Myke works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts methods over time and may combine techniques to suit individual circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support around work, family and location constraints. For many people, remote sessions allow continuity of care, quicker scheduling and the ability to work with a registered professional from where they are most comfortable.