- Client-centred approach
- Focus on sleep and rest
- Works with anxiety
About Richard
Richard Whitenstall is a counsellor with 11 years of experience who set up Get There Counselling in 2021. He has worked with charity projects and published a book supporting men's mental health. He also works with international clients and offers support around sleep and rest alongside other concerns.
He began his counselling journey in 2013 with placements at Hampshire charities No Limits and Cruse. Between 2017 and 2019 he established and ran a counselling service for Positive21 in London. He has also worked as a project worker supporting LGBT young people at risk of exploitation and domestic abuse.
Richard co-authored Strength to Talk, a book dedicated to men’s mental health, with proceeds going to the charity Mind. He has presented to professionals, including at the CAMHS County Forum in 2014, to raise awareness of risks faced by LGBT youth.
His approach is client-centred and empowering. Sessions move at a pace that suits the person. Conversations focus on the changes a person wants, accepting what cannot be changed, and planning practical next steps.
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, grief, ADHD and sleeping difficulties. Richard uses practical conversation, problem-solving and goal-focused work to help people manage their day-to-day challenges and improve rest where needed.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The therapist listens carefully, follows what matters most to the person, and adapts the pace and focus to their needs. This suits issues like low mood, relationship concerns and difficulties with sleep.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression and sleep problems.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and clear goals. Sessions often identify small steps that move people toward the life they want, making it useful when coping with life changes or improving daily routines that affect rest.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins that support steady progress and better sleep routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Richard commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, ADHD and sleeping difficulties among other areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is client-centred and empowering. He moves at a pace that suits the person and focuses on practical changes and planning next steps.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience, has worked with charities such as No Limits and Cruse, ran a counselling service for Positive21, and co-authored a book supporting men’s mental health.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP credentials and practises from the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.