Myke Richardson-Hughes , BACP

Myke Richardson-Hughes is an integrative psychotherapist who also works as a lecturer and clinical supervisor. He is a registered member MBACP of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and appears on the BACP's accredited register, which is overseen by the Professional Standards Authority. His practice blends training and experience across therapeutic models to meet the needs of diverse clients.

He has worked in residential children's homes and learning centres supporting looked after children and young people aged seven to twenty-five, addressing social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions and Asperger's Syndrome, speech and language needs, ADHD and complex learning needs. Much of that work focused on young people who have experienced adverse childhood events and trauma. He also has experience as a substance and alcohol misuse therapist in a residential rehabilitation setting.

Myke draws on a wide range of approaches including expressive therapies, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, person centred therapy (PCT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). He also uses elements from transactional analysis, solution focused brief therapy and mindfulness when appropriate. He provides one-to-one therapy, couples counselling and support for same-sex, transgender and LGBT+ issues, and works with relationship problems, addiction recovery, anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement and loss, trauma, self-harm and suicide ideation, parenting concerns and a broad range of life changes. Therapy can be open ended or time-limited depending on the person's needs, and he offers services to individuals, schools, workplaces and medical practitioners.

Approach-focused online therapy and flexible support

Attachment-Based Therapy helps explore early relationship patterns and how those patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It can be useful for people struggling with attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process by creating a non-directive, empathic space where clients can explore their feelings and goals at their own pace - this approach supports self-esteem, coping with life changes and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress and to build practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Myke works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods or combination of methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. The choice of approach can evolve as the work progresses and is reviewed together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, so people can access support from different locations and at different times. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.