Richard "Richie" Long , BACP

Richard "Richie" Long is a United Kingdom based counsellor who brings a practical, empathetic approach to work with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, family issues, and eating difficulties. He holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has three years of professional experience supporting people through difficult transitions and stuck moments.

He works with a wide range of concerns including addiction patterns such as problematic online pornography use and gambling, abandonment and attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger syndrome related challenges, body image and communication problems, and complexities around kink and alternative sexual culture. His style is described as direct yet nonjudgmental, aiming to build trust so people feel supported throughout the therapeutic journey.

Richard uses talking therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques alongside other therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each person. He encourages honesty about the past as a route to letting go and moving forward, and he offers flexible scheduling to accommodate different time zones and needs. He is accepting new clients and is available to work with people internationally by a variety of remote session types.

Approaches and Online Support for Lasting Change

Richard blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to create practical, empathetic online treatment plans. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s own goals guide sessions - it is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and navigating identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering structured tools for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and compulsive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Richard works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time, combining listening, practical strategies, and reflective work to suit where someone is in their journey.

Online therapy with Richard is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. These options make therapy more flexible and accessible for people in different time zones or with busy lives, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, goal-focused support remotely.