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I am available from Monday to Friday, 8 am - 9pm daily. Please contact me directly to check availability. I can be reached at:

Richard@Barnardocounselling.com

If you鈥檙e feeling stuck, whether that鈥檚 in relationships, work or how you feel within yourself 鈥� you鈥檙e not alone.

You might find that you:

- Keep repeating the same relationship difficulties 

- Feel anxious, low or overwhelmed 

- Struggle with self-doubt or feeling 鈥渘ot good enough鈥�

- Find it hard to make sense of your emotional reactions

I specialise in helping people make sense of these deeper patterns, so that change feels lasting 鈥� not just temporary relief.

I鈥檓 Richard, an accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor and registered Social Worker. Alongside my private practice, I鈥檝e spent 20 years working in both statutory and third-sector services, including supporting care-experienced young adults.

What this means in practice is that I鈥檓 used to working with complex emotional experiences and being able to build the kind of trusting, steady relationship that allows real change to happen.

My approach focuses on understanding why things feel the way they do 鈥� not just managing symptoms.

Together, we look at:

- Patterns in your relationships

- Emotional responses that feel difficult to control

- The underlying experiences that may be shaping how you feel now

While my work is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, I keep the process focused and practical. Many clients begin to notice meaningful shifts within a relatively short period of time.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you鈥檙e unsure whether it will be helpful.

I offer an initial session where you can get a sense of how I work and whether you feel comfortable speaking with me.

If at the end of that first session you feel I鈥檓 not the right fit, there is no charge.鈥� If you decide to continue, the session is charged as normal.

This is simply to give you space to explore things without worrying about committing to the wrong therapist.

I also work alongside my dog, Indie, who is calm, gentle and used to being in the therapy space.

Some clients find that having Indie present helps them feel more at ease, particularly when discussing difficult or emotional topics.

If you would prefer a session without a dog, that is absolutely no problem 鈥� this is entirely your choice.