Richard Gordon-Smith , NCPS

Richard Gordon-Smith is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship worries, parenting strains, low self-esteem and issues around intimacy. He also works with concerns such as depression, addictions, bereavement and trauma. Richard brings 13 years of experience and the NCPS credential to his practice in the United Kingdom.

He trained in psychology and completed an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling with the University of Manchester. Over time he combined different ways of working so he can match his approach to what each person needs. His work draws on attachment ideas, client-centred listening, emotion-focused work, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking.

Sessions are set up to be straightforward and focused on what matters to the person in front of him. Richard aims to help people talk through feelings, notice patterns and try new ways of coping. He keeps language plain and practical, so conversations stay grounded in daily life.

Richard says he values a non-judgemental atmosphere where people can take things at their own pace. He often supports people dealing with grief, body image, codependency, commitment worries and the emotional effects of family change. He also works with men’s mental health and fatherhood issues.

Beyond talk, he can use short-term goal work and problem-solving techniques when helpful. People who want to start are encouraged to think about their priorities and what they hope to change before booking.

Approaches that guide online work and choice of therapy

Richard uses Attachment-Based ideas to help people understand how early relationships shape current reactions and closeness in adult life; this can be useful for relationship worries, abandonment concerns and attachment issues. He also works with Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following the person’s pace so they can find their own answers and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is another tool he uses to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes in behaviour and thinking.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Richard will discuss options, listen to your goals and suggest what might suit your situation. He adapts methods as the work progresses so the plan stays relevant to what you need.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around life commitments, reduce travel time and allow a calmer check-in during a busy day. Some formats also suit shorter, regular check-ins while others work better for longer therapy sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can help you weigh these practical choices when you first schedule.