Richard "Richie" Long, BACP

Richard "Richie" Long is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and issues with self-esteem. With three years of professional experience, he offers a supportive, nonjudgmental way of working that aims to help clients move past stuck moments and build more satisfying everyday lives.

He draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including client-centered methods that prioritize the person in the room, cognitive behavioural techniques to address patterns of thinking and behaviour, and emotionally-focused ideas to help with attachment and intimacy concerns. These approaches are used alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused thinking when they suit a client’s needs. He works with a broad range of presenting concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, family difficulties, eating issues, and matters affecting LGBT clients.

Richard also addresses a wide set of related areas including abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency and communication problems. He accepts international clients and provides therapy in English through video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and time zones.

Richard describes his style as direct but caring - he aims to build a reliable therapeutic relationship and to help clients identify practical steps forward. For people ready to begin, he invites them to click the Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and arrange an initial session. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional organisation for counsellors and therapists in the UK.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Richard uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where the client’s own experience guides the work; this approach helps when people need space to explore identity, values and personal goals. He also employs cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood and changing behaviours that get in the way of daily life. Additionally, he draws on emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to address attachment and intimacy issues by helping clients recognise and work with underlying emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Richard works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts his style over time so that therapy remains relevant and responsive to progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Richard is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule appointments across different time zones and to choose a format that suits practical needs. These options support continuity of care and give clients flexibility to engage in ways that work best for their routines and comfort levels.