Open. Relaxed. Friendly.
A safe space to be yourself and talk about what is important.
Open. Relaxed. Friendly.
A safe space to be yourself and talk about what is important.
Welcome to
Thanks for visiting the site – you’ve taken the first step to making important changes in your life that can benefit you for years to come.
I am led by what you want to focus on and with that in mind, it is crucial that you feel safe to be yourself and talk about what is important to you. I have experience with anxiety, depression, stress, loss, bereavement, and work with young people who are at risk of sexual exploitation, domestic abuse and neglect.
At Get There Counselling there’s nothing we can’t talk about. We can work together to find what’s best for the most important person in your life… you.
Here to help
Every person is different. I can help you manage and work through the challenges you face.
Anxiety & Stress
Understand and manage the causes of stress and anxiety in your internal and external world, so you can focus on your goals.
Bereavement
Grief and loss can cause powerful, disruptive changes. I can help you progress through troubled times to move forward.
Identity & LGBTQ+
Understanding who you are is a powerful tool for success and wellbeing. Create a better self-image and improve your perspective with counselling.
Trauma
Trauma from our past can visit us when we least expect it and wreak havoc on our lives and those around us.
Book a meeting
Times and availability
I have availability each week to make sure that you have the reliable, regular support you need.
If you would like to discuss different timing to those listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Honest and open communication
An open and compassionate space for all
LGBTQI+ Friendly
Understanding and involved in the community and its challenges
One-off or Regular Support
Sessions that suit your circumstances
Grow. Progress. Overcome.
Get to know yourself better and find the answers you need.
What we offer
There are many types of therapy and counselling, and I specialise in Gestalt and Humanistic methods. That simply means focusing on your thoughts in the here and now, and how to bring about positive changes in your life.
Sometimes it helps to play out scenarios to understand how they might affect you, or even discuss dreams or patterns of thoughts. The goal is always to provide you with a better perspective of your situation, the forces that can affect you, and ways to move forward with healthy, positive outcomes.
Happy clients
Richard is fantastic; I really think he has helped me turn my life around and given me the tools to help make lasting change.
Richard is very open and kind. He remembers what we last spoke about and gives me practical support and ideas to try. He offers me reassurance that my feelings are valid, which is something I struggle with. He’s helped me overcome some fears that were really affecting me. Thank you so much!
Rich is the most helpful-for-me-personally therapist I have seen in my years of trying different therapy approaches. He is a thoughtful and considerate listener who also helps encourage me to stay thoughtful and considerate of myself!
Richard has a fantastic skill for attentively listening to my concerns in an empathetic way. His manner is friendly, trusting, and approachable. From our very first session, I felt a connection with Richard, which helped hugely in giving me that constructive and safe space to talk.
I’ve had one of the best therapists I’ve had, and I’ve unfortunately had my fair share of therapy. Rich is very knowledgeable about many mental health issues and a variety of therapy approaches to addressing them. He is an active listener who pays attention to/cares about what you have to say.
“Very supportive and very receptive.”
About me
I am a Gestalt Counsellor and founder of Get There Counselling, a private practice I established in 2021. Since 2023, I have also worked internationally with clients through BetterHelp. My counselling journey began in 2013, with placements at Hampshire charities No Limits and Cruse. From 2017 to 2019, I set up and ran a counselling service for Positive21, a London-based charity. I also co-authored Strength to Talk, a book dedicated to men’s mental health, with all proceeds supporting the charity Mind.
In addition to counselling, I have experience as a project worker supporting LGBT young people at risk of sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, and neglect. A career highlight was presenting at the CAMHS County Forum in 2014, where I enhanced mental health professionals’ understanding of the unique risks LGBT youth face. My areas of expertise include men’s issues, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, stress, and grief.
Outside of counselling, I produce and co-host the podcast It’s Not You, It’s Them, a resource that fosters meaningful conversations around mental health and personal growth. My approach is client-centred and empowering: We move at our own pace, focus on the changes we want to make, accept what cannot be changed, and create a plan for what can. Thank you for visiting. Taking steps toward change can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone.
