Richard Gordon-Smith , NCPS

Richard Gordon-Smith is a United Kingdom based therapist with 13 years of experience in mental health. He became drawn to psychology through a long-standing interest in human experience, emotion and personality, which led him to complete a degree in psychology and later an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling with the University of Manchester. Over the years he has built a practice that blends training and practical experience to support people navigating a wide range of life challenges.

He holds the NCPS credential, a professional accreditation, and works as an integrative practitioner, drawing on person-centred approaches, emotion-focused work, cognitive behavioural methods, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques. This flexible orientation allows him to adapt methods to the needs of each person, whether the focus is on mood concerns such as depression and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family dynamics, or complex areas like trauma, addiction and grief.

Richard offers a welcoming, non-judgmental therapeutic space where conversations can help make sense of feelings, build self-understanding and support practical change. He accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally, and provides sessions through video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Richard draws on attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses - this approach can be helpful for people struggling with trust, intimacy or attachment concerns. He also uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients find their own direction through a supportive, non-directive stance. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is another key approach he employs to help people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Richard will work with each person to consider their needs, goals and preferences, trying different methods and tailoring sessions so the therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy provides flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from the United Kingdom or abroad, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to evidence-informed care.