Richard Askew
Hello, I’m Richard. Are you struggling to cope with the heavy weight of depression? Living in a state of near constant worry and anxiety? Fighting with emotions that overwhelm you or self-criticism that undermines you? Or always getting caught up in unsatisfying relationships that only ever lead to the same old disappointments? If yes, then I can help.
I’m a professional yet down-to-earth therapist with over 15 years experience helping women and men overcome issues related to depression, anxiety, abuse, interpersonal trauma, and relationship problems. As your counsellor, I can offer a space where you can express yourself freely, help you make sense of the issues that bring you to therapy, and support you to bring about positive change in your life, free of the things that have hindered and held you back.
My approach to counselling is informed by the core humanistic therapies (person-centred, gestalt, and transactional analysis), together with existential therapy, narrative therapy, and Buddhist psychology. I’m happy to talk about how I can help, so call me on 07565 353389 for an informal introductory chat or email me to get things moving.
Personal therapy
Life can be challenging for any number of reasons – but the good news is that it’s never too late to turn things around. In making sense of our very human struggles, I focus on three areas:
- our sense of self;
- the quality of our relationships with other people;
- our sense of place in the world.
The focus may shift from the past to the present, from significant life events to longstanding issues, and between difficult emotions, unhelpful beliefs, and unhelpful ways of engaging in our lives. Working collaboratively, our aim is to cultivate greater awareness and understanding so you can then implement transformative changes in your life.
Couples Counselling
At the heart of my approach to couples counselling is a commitment to offer you both impartial support. Together, we can explore and resolve the conflicts that have arisen between you by improving communication; restoring affection; and cultivating the skills you’ll need to identify and assert your needs, wants and wishes more effectively. Perhaps our aim is to bring you closer together, but couples counselling can also help us bring our relationships to an amicable end, if and when they’ve run their course.
Next Steps
To get things started, call me on 07565 353389 for an informal introductory chat. Alternatively, you can book in an intro call or email me (links above).
“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.” — Naeem Callaway
Further information
I’m an active advocate for diversity and inclusion. I give great thought to the social and cultural factors that lead to discrimination, marginalisation, and prejudice and the great harm they can cause. I might not always get it right, but I’ll always strive to recognise and appreciate all that we share in common and celebrate everything that makes us distinctively different.
Online and/or telephone appointments are available.
