Richard Evans

Richard Evans works from a pluralistic perspective, drawing on a mix of psychological approaches chosen to suit the individual and the issue they wish to address. Therapy sessions are client-led, with the person attending setting the goals and agreeing any tasks that will help move them toward those aims. Richard guides the exploration, offering his knowledge of the psychological landscape to help clients gain insight and progress toward healing or whatever outcome they seek.

Alongside the goals a client brings, Richard carries two objectives into every therapeutic relationship. He aims to provide a safe, confidential space where a person feels accepted and able to speak about what brought them to counselling. His second objective is to support clients toward a point where they no longer need counselling.

Richard has particular clinical interests in post-traumatic stress disorder and the effects of narcissistic personalities on those close to them. He lived with PTSD for many years in his previous career and has personal experience of encountering narcissistic individuals. He has additional training in supporting people to heal from narcissistic abuse and now finds it rewarding to help others recover from those effects.

Richard’s own background includes a 30-year career in the police, which has fostered a strong commitment to supporting members of the emergency services as well as service personnel, whether serving or retired. He holds a deep respect for those who choose to serve and actively seeks to help them where he can.

He recommends counselling in general, whether a person chooses to work with him or with another therapist. Richard has 3 years of experience and practises in the United Kingdom.