- Years in practice
- 25
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Richard
Dr. Richard Mason offers straightforward support for parents feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grieving or big life changes. He writes plainly and listens carefully, helping parents untangle immediate problems and decide what to try next.
He uses a collaborative, pragmatic style so people know what to expect from session to session. Richard has 25 years of experience in independent practice, the English National Health Service and university counselling services. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
He has worked with adults of different ages, cultures and gender identities. He takes a pluralistic approach, drawing on humanistic and medicalised ideas to suit each person. Sessions are often arranged in blocks of four, with a focused review at the end of each block to check progress and agree next steps.
This keeps work practical and goal-orientated. When someone comes with parenting worries the focus is on emotional well-being and daily functioning rather than labels. The therapist and client agree the approach together and set clear expectations about likely outcomes.
He is careful not to promise cures, but supports people to respond better to life’s challenges. Work with him can be short, medium or long term and aims to give people tools they can use afterwards. Reviews at regular intervals help people decide whether to pause, change direction or finish, keeping the client in control of choices.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Richard helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
Approaches that suit parenting challenges online
Dr Richard Mason uses evidence-based techniques drawn from both humanistic and medicalised traditions. He applies humanistic ideas to help parents reflect on values, build self-awareness and strengthen emotional connection with themselves and others. He also uses practical, problem-focused methods to address anxiety, low mood and stress with clear steps to try between sessions.Sessions are often organised into four-session blocks with a review at the end of each block. This structure lets the therapist and client try approaches, assess what works and decide together on next steps. Finding the right method is a joint process and the plan is adapted to the parent’s needs, goals and preferences throughout therapy.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more involved conversations and for building rapport, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick reflections, brief coaching or ongoing between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family routines and to work with a therapist from wherever the client is in the United Kingdom.
Questions people ask about Richard
What parenting concerns are supported?
Support is offered for issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, intimacy issues and parenting-related worries.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a pluralistic and pragmatic style, mixing humanistic and more medicalised ideas to match the person’s needs and goals.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 25 years’ experience working in independent practice, the English NHS and university counselling services.
What credential and region apply?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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