Welcome to Richard Bamford Therapy.

I imagine you’ve arrived here as you may be looking for someone to talk to. Perhaps you’re experiencing some distress or navigating a specific struggle and are hoping to find some clarity in what’s going on for you.

We all experience difficulties occasionally and life can be challenging sometimes. We can be affected by our past as well as feeling worried for our future. Such confusion can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain; lost, stuck or unsettled.

Alternatively, you may want to explore and understand who you really are; harvest awareness and personal growth. A deeper understanding can lead to a change in how you view yourself, your life and your relationships.

I offer counselling and psychotherapy to adults, children and young people in Crowborough and Tonbridge.

Finding a therapist that is right for you is key, and there are many different theoretical approaches that each has their own ideas around psychological difficulties and human development. Of the varying modalities, I’ve had training in: Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gestalt Therapy, Person-Centred Counselling, Psychodynamic Counselling, and Solution-Focussed Therapy.

I’ve found that combining aspects of different approaches provides the most effective way of building a healthy relationship. Research suggests that the therapeutic relationship is the most important feature for a successful outcome during counselling or therapy. Enhancing that relationship can help you to feel safe, accepted and respected while also challenging you in a positive and constructive way.