Briegel-Jones
Psychotherapy

Welcome 

Hello, I’m Richard. I’m a curious, warm, and dedicated therapist, committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build greater emotional well-being, self-understanding, and personal growth.

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Many of my clients are high-achievers who appear to be coping well but feel anxious, self-critical, or overwhelmed underneath. Often the patterns you rely on, such as perfectionism, people-pleasing, or overworking, began as ways of coping with earlier experiences. They made sense then, but may now leave you exhausted and disconnected. Using CBT, I help you understand where these patterns come from and update them, so you can feel calmer and more like yourself.

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My Approach 

I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with over a decade of experience. While CBT forms the foundation of my work, I also draw on techniques from other evidence-informed approaches to help you manage difficult emotions, build self-compassion, and respond to challenges in ways that feel authentic to you.

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We work collaboratively to understand your experiences and develop a tailored roadmap for therapy. Above all, I prioritise a warm, safe, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, providing a space for reflection, growth, and meaningful change.

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Areas of Expertise 

I have extensive experience supporting adults with:

• Stress and anxiety, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Panic, Health Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Phobias

• Low self-esteem and self-criticism

• Depression and mood difficulties

• Life transitions and adjustments

• Reactions to past distressing experiences, including PTSD

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I help people understand long-standing coping strategies and support them in updating these patterns so they can live with greater freedom, self-trust, and connection.

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Who I work with

I offer online therapy for individuals aged 17+, providing video and telephone sessions to make therapy accessible wherever you are.

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Credentials

• BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist

• Postgraduate training in Psychological Therapy and Low Intensity Interventions

• MSc in Sport Psychology

• Additional training in emotional-focused approaches