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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Richard
Richard Whitenstall is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years of practice. He runs Get There Counselling and has worked with clients internationally since 2023. His main areas of work include anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and support around LGBT and men’s concerns.
He began counselling work in 2013 with placements at Hampshire charities No Limits and Cruse. He set up and ran a counselling service for Positive21 from 2017 to 2019 and has experience supporting LGBT young people at risk of exploitation, domestic abuse and neglect.
His background also includes co-authoring a book called Strength to Talk aimed at men’s mental health, with proceeds supporting the charity Mind. He has presented to mental health professionals, including at the CAMHS County Forum in 2014, on risks facing LGBT young people.
In sessions he describes a client-centred way of working. That means conversations focus on the person in front of him, the changes they want, and negotiating pace. He uses practical conversation and planning to help people accept what cannot be changed and act on what can.
He lists several approaches he practises, including Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. People often bring concerns such as addiction, trauma, grief, sexual culture and intimacy questions, ADHD, chronic illness, and self-harm.
International clients can be supported in English. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches are used in online work
Client-Centred Therapy means the conversation is led by the person in the room. The therapist follows the client’s priorities, notices what matters to them, and adjusts pace accordingly. This helps with issues like relationship strain, identity concerns and distress linked to life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses clear exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage low mood, and tackle patterns that keep problems going.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises short-term, goal-oriented steps. It helps people identify practical changes and build on what already works in their life, useful for coping with stress, sleep problems and career-related decisions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through options with the client and agree what feels most helpful based on needs and preferences. That decision can change over time as goals shift.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use digital sessions to keep continuity of care when geography would otherwise be a barrier.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also lists addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD and sexual culture topics among his areas.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions are described as client-centred, focusing on the person’s goals and pace. He combines practical planning with conversations about what can and cannot change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of counselling experience beginning in 2013, including charity placements and running a counselling service for Positive21.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What formats are his sessions offered in?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.