Dr. Richard Mason
Supportive, practical therapy for adults
About Richard
Dr. Richard Mason offers straightforward support for adults facing stress, anxiety, loss, low self-esteem and life changes. He writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.
He brings 25 years of experience in different settings across England to his sessions. He trained and practises as a psychological therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). His background includes work in independent practice, the English National Health Service and counselling services at universities.
Background and approach
Those roles shaped a flexible style that blends humanistic and medical perspectives. Sessions tend to focus on current problems, emotional wellbeing and everyday functioning rather than only diagnostic labels. Work is collaborative - the therapist and client agree goals and ways of working together.
Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can change as needs shift. Therapy is usually organised in blocks of four sessions with a focused review at the fourth meeting. That structure helps track progress and gives space to decide whether to continue, pause or try a different route.
Timelines vary and can be short, medium or longer term depending on the issue and the person. His aim is to help people gain practical insight and skills so they can make choices about their next steps. Sessions are offered in English and draw on a broad range of evidence-informed approaches to suit different needs.
What Richard works with
Sessions & fees
Approaches and online therapy that fit your life
Dr Mason uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage symptoms and make practical changes. One approach is goal-focused work that breaks larger problems into clear steps and skills to practise between sessions; this helps when stress, anxiety or life transitions feel overwhelming. Another common strand is emotional processing work that helps people understand feelings around grief, trauma or difficult relationships and find ways to respond differently.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to each person's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about pace, length and focus are made collaboratively so sessions reflect what matters most to the client.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let conversations feel like face-to-face sessions when that matters. Phone sessions are useful for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need brief, on-the-go support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family life while keeping the same professional approach to progress and reviews.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 25 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
