Myke Richardson-Hughes , BACP

Myke Richardson-Hughes is an integrative psychotherapist, lecturer and clinical supervisor who works with people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - and brings eight years of clinical experience to his practice.

His background includes work in residential children’s homes and learning centres supporting looked after children and young people aged seven to twenty-five with social, emotional and mental health needs. He has experience with communication difficulties such as autistic spectrum conditions and Asperger syndrome, speech, language and communication needs, ADHD, complex learning needs and the effects of adverse childhood experiences and trauma. He has also worked as a substance and alcohol misuse therapist in a residential rehabilitation setting.

Myke is trained in a broad range of therapeutic approaches including expressive therapies, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Practice, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, person-centred therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. He can draw on additional models such as Transactional Analysis, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and mindfulness to tailor work to each person's needs. He supports individuals, couples and families with issues including addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career challenges. He offers open-ended therapy and provides services to individuals, schools, workplaces and medical practitioners, adapting theory and technique to the complexity of each client’s situation.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early care experiences shape current emotional responses. It helps people explore trust, connection and recurring relationship difficulties by tracing how attachment needs affect thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress and many everyday problems where changing thought-feeling-action cycles can bring relief. Client-Centred Therapy, rooted in a respectful and non-directive stance, creates space for people to discover their own solutions and grow through empathetic listening and acceptance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and often involves mixing methods to suit the individual. Myke works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, discuss what feels most helpful and adapt techniques based on each person’s needs, preferences and life context. Licensed professionals and therapists may draw on different models as the work unfolds.

Online therapy adds practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter contacts can be managed through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments and supports consistent access to care regardless of location.