Richard Gordon-Smith , NCPS

Richard Gordon-Smith is a United Kingdom based psychotherapeutic counsellor who combines academic training with practical experience to support people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He began his studies with a degree in psychology, which led him to pursue an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Manchester, and he holds NCPS accreditation - a professional credential in psychotherapy. Richard has worked in mental health for many years, developing a thoughtful, person-focused approach to therapy.

He practices as an integrative therapist, drawing on person-centred methods, emotion-focused work, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas to match interventions to each person’s needs. He offers a non-judgmental space where people can explore feelings, make sense of thoughts, and work toward clearer choices in their lives. Richard has specialist experience supporting self-esteem concerns, male mental health, depression and anxiety, and he welcomes conversations about other issues as they arise.

Richard aims to make the therapeutic process collaborative and practical, helping people identify realistic steps forward while attending to underlying patterns that affect relationships, mood and coping. He accepts new clients, including international clients, and offers sessions that suit different schedules and preferences.

Attachment, Client-Centred, and CBT approaches available online

Richard draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to help people understand how early relationships shape present-day patterns - this approach explores connection, trust and how attachment styles affect intimacy and relationship choices. He also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on creating a warm, empathetic environment where the person’s own goals and insights guide the pace of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key tool he uses to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and behavioural patterns.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Richard works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or those who cannot attend in person. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from different locations, while still allowing licensed professionals to work effectively with a wide range of issues.