Richard | Integrative Counsellor

Integrative Counselling Stoke on Trent

Wherever you find yourself today, there is a place here for your story to unfold safely.

I hold a deep faith in people and in our capacity to grow, heal, and make meaning from even the most difficult experiences. This belief shapes every part of my work. My practice is centred around genuine connection, honesty, and acceptance - qualities that I see as essential for real therapeutic change.

When you enter my space, my intention is that you feel safe enough to bring your full self. I offer a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental, grounded, and open to exploration. Whether you arrive with confusion, pain, hope, or simply curiosity, there is room for it here. Together, we will move at your pace and work with the complexity of your experiences, not to “fix” you, but to understand what your emotions, relationships, and patterns are communicating.

I take a deeply human approach to therapy. I believe that your story is shaped by personal history, relationships, culture, and the world around you — and that all of these layers deserve to be heard. My interest in perspective helps me appreciate the ways our backgrounds influence how we see ourselves and navigate life’s challenges. This awareness allows me to meet you where you are, with respect for your unique identity, values, and lived experience.

While the world can be unpredictable and imperfect, therapy offers a place to make sense of things - to discover meaning, to reconnect with what matters to you, and to build a life that feels more aligned and intentional. Our work together is not about striving for perfection, but about cultivating understanding, resilience, and a sense of ownership over your path.

Ultimately, my goal is to support you in developing a deeper relationship with yourself - one that enables you to live with greater ease, clarity, and self-trust. You don’t have to navigate life alone. I’m here to walk alongside you as we explore, understand, and make meaning together.