I maintain full indemnity insurance and hold a current enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) certificate.
hello and welcome
I’m Richard, the lead therapist and managing partner here at RB Therapy & Wellbeing.
I am a therapist with over 12 years’ experience working across a range of settings including NHS, prisons, police, local authority, voluntary sector & private practice.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked for many years in IT & Data for a major international banking group which afforded me first-hand experience of organisational culture and exposure to the complexities of workplace stress and relationships.
This combined background, together with my extensive work in private practice has enabled me to work successfully with clients experiencing the broadest range of issues, from individuals dealing with anxiety, loss, relationship issues, trauma, addiction and abuse, through to helping employees and organisations achieve balance and find a collective way forward.
In addition to my private work, I am privileged to be able to work for part of my time with two amazing organisations, offering counselling & support to individuals who have suffered abuse, trauma and exploitation, and helping them to come to terms with events and to be able to find their path forward.
I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and both myself & the wider team operate wholly within the BACP’s ethical framework. This includes ongoing commitments to CPD (continuing professional development) and regular counselling supervision.
for individuals
One-to-one therapy: The opportunity to meet with a fully qualified counsellor on a regular basis (usually weekly) to work with you in helping you to explore whatever difficulties or challenges you may be facing.
Online/telephone counselling: For those individuals unable to make appointments in person we also offer online facilities (please note that online work operates under UK legislation and ethical frameworks, regardless of your location at the time of the sessions).
EMDR: (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) is a particular type of therapeutic intervention that was originally designed to help alleviate the stress and symptoms from traumatic events. Its significant success rates in the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has led to further research and application to a much broader range of issues including phobias, addiction, anxiety, allergies and pain management.
for organisations
Corporate solutions: Employees are the core asset of any organisation and now, more than ever, the emphasis is on ensuring that business has a focus on wellbeing in ensuring that team members are valued, feel supported and energised into achieving the shared core aims. Traditional EAP solutions may offer a broad one-size-fits-all package that whilst being fiscally beneficial, may often lack the flexibility of individual requirements.
At rbtherapy, we recognise that you came into the marketplace with a unique offering and similarly your organisational culture will be set apart from others, therefore requiring a tailored package. Whether it be active dedicated therapeutic support for individuals, drop-in services, conflict resolution etc then contact us to discuss your requirements.
qualifications &
continuing professional development
- Lev4 Adv Dip Counselling
- Lev3 Dip Addiction Studies & Substance Misuse
- Suicide Awareness
- Caldicott Guardianship & Information Governance
- Child Sexual Exploitation
- Fundamentals in the emotional repercussions of Dyslexia
- Core EMDR
- Adv EMDR
- Lev7 PgCert Certified Cyber Therapist
what is therapy and how can it help?
Therapy offers people a confidential one-to-one relationship with a professional counsellor/psychotherapist through which you have the opportunity to explore the difficulties that you’re encountering.
Our daily lives are often filled with many challenges, most of which we can overcome ourselves or with the support of those around us, but when we begin to struggle and the road ahead is unclear then this is often when therapy is beneficial, in being able to talk to someone who is able to empathise and support us through the journey without judgement.
Often the biggest hurdle is reaching out. Taking that first step in saying to someone “I need some help” is actually one of the bravest things anyone can do, and both myself & my fellow practitioners will always recognise that massive step that a person takes in either picking up the phone or sending an email.
I was once that person and so I appreciate the time, the courage, the digging deep, that sometimes it takes to make that initial contact.
Please either call me, email or use the contact form on this page for an entirely free of charge initial chat & consultation and we can look at how I can help. Even if together we decide that our services are not right for you, with my extensive knowledge of wider organisations/contacts then I will do my upmost to connect you with the most appropriate people.
Although women & men experience many similar issues throughout their lives, men historically have found it more challenging to come forward for help and talk about what they’re going through. Many aspects of society still promote the image that “men don’t cry” whilst at the same time men are three times more likely to commit suicide than women. As a man who has previously needed to reach out, I know how daunting it can be, but when the time is right for you, then please call and we will talk through how I can help.
Update relating to the Coronavirus
The safety & wellbeing of our clients is our upmost priority and therefore, in line with government advice and BACP guidance, we are unfortunately at this moment in time, unable to see clients on a face-to-face basis. However, we are still offering counselling provision, either online via webcam or on the telephone, and many clients are finding this useful and productive for their mental wellbeing during this challenging period. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss options at this time.
