Dr. Richard Mason, BACP

Dr. Richard Mason is a psychological therapist with 25 years of experience across private practice, the English National Health Service and higher education counselling services. He is registered and accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - and is a Senior Accredited Personal Development Coach with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC), an accreditation for mentoring and coaching standards across Europe. He has worked in NHS primary care mental health services in Merseyside and London and in university counselling services at the University of Liverpool and the University of Chester.

His practice supports adults of all ages, diverse cultural backgrounds and a range of gender identities, with a focus on emotional well-being, functioning and the practical challenges of life rather than solely on diagnostic labels. He adopts a pluralistic perspective, drawing on evidence-based interventions from across the humanistic and medicalised spectrum and tailoring techniques to each person's needs.

Therapy with Dr. Mason is collaborative - therapist and client agree an approach and set realistic expectations about outcomes while recognising that no intervention guarantees a specific result. Work is often organised into four-session blocks with a focused review at every fourth meeting to assess progress and consider next steps. This structure aims to build insight and agency so clients can make informed choices about taking breaks, continuing, or changing direction. Sessions may be short, medium, or long term depending on individual goals and circumstances.

Tailored therapeutic approaches for online support

Dr. Mason works from a pluralistic perspective, which means he draws on a range of evidence-based techniques and adapts them to fit each person's needs. This approach blends methods from different therapeutic traditions so the work can address emotional distress, relationship concerns, grief and life transitions in a way that suits the individual.

In addition to pluralistic therapy, Dr. Mason integrates personal development coaching informed by his Senior Accreditation with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC). Coaching work focuses on clarifying goals, exploring obstacles and building practical strategies to improve functioning and self-confidence, which can complement more exploratory therapeutic work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Mason works collaboratively with clients to decide what will be most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences. He reviews progress regularly and adjusts methods as required so the plan remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Dr. Mason is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules or mobility limits. These options make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access a registered professional from different locations within the United Kingdom.