Counselling

How I can help you

I offer a safe space for you to become who you were designed to be. As a person-centred trained counsellor, I facilitate your session with you in mind. You carry the answers to most of your anxieties and concerns, and I offer an empathic, non-judgemental environment for you to explore and help you become all you were created to be.
As a Christian, I believe your mental health is a vital part to living a successful and purposeful life.

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Anxiety

It's natural to be anxious when hard times comes in life, however sometimes these concerns and worries can become overwhelming and start to affect us other areas of out life.

Depression

Depression can feel like carrying a weight that others can't see. It's not simply feeling sad — it can show up as exhaustion, a loss of interest in things you once loved, difficulty concentrating, or a quiet sense that nothing will ever feel different. Many people struggle in silence, unsure whether what they're feeling is "bad enough" to seek support... it is! Counselling offers a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you're experiencing, understand where it might be coming from, and begin to find a way through — at your own pace, in your own words. You don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out. Sometimes, just starting the conversation is the first step toward feeling like yourself again.

Coaching

I also offer coaching services to help you in your career or personal relationships. Coaching helps to hold you accountable, to take action and to set and achieve goals and new skills to enable growth.

About Me

My name is Richard Sterling, and I’m a qualified counsellor with a CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person-Centred). I’m also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I know how powerful anxiety and depression can be, and how easily they can take the joy and meaning out of life. My role is to offer you a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to understand yourself more clearly.

Together, we can explore what’s going on for you, helping you reconnect with your strengths, values, and sense of purpose—at a pace that feels right for you.

Outside of counselling, I enjoy lifting heavy weights and taking care of my wellbeing spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I believe in looking after the whole person, and I bring that holistic mindset into my work with clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is counselling?

Counselling is a space for you to explore and process your feeling's, emotions behavioural difficulties in a safe, non-judgemental environment through talking to help you gain more self-awareness and learn to manage or resolve them. I am trained as a person-centred counsellor. I may use other modalities (e.g. CBT) exercises or techniques within sessions.

What advice can you give me?

As a counsellor, I don't offer advice. Advice is usually given in a consulting or coaching session.

Are your sessions confidential?

Yes, sessions are confidential. However, if you were to say that you would hurt yourself or someone else, anything to do with terrorism, or mention drug money laundering, then it would mean that confidentiality would be broken and the relevant authorities would be notified.

Do you counsel children?

No, you will need to be at least 18 years old? You can self refer to CAMHS (Children and Young Adults Mental Health Service) via your GP, or a teaching professional.