Myke Richardson-Hughes, BACP
Experienced integrative counsellor for relationships and recovery
Book with MykeAbout Myke
Myke Richardson-Hughes is a counsellor with eight years' experience who helps people facing relationship strain, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and LGBT-related concerns. He works with issues such as trauma and abuse, parenting and family stresses, eating and intimacy-related problems, and life changes like bereavement or career shifts.
He also supports people dealing with ADHD, anger, low self-esteem and the practical fallout of chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities. Myke trained as an integrative psychotherapist and holds BACP membership, which means he is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Background and approach
He draws on a range of approaches so he can tailor sessions to each person's needs. Sessions can be short term or open ended depending on what the client wants. He has worked in residential settings with looked-after children and young people and with people in residential substance and alcohol rehabilitation.
That experience informs his practical, down-to-earth style when talking about recovery, attachment and communication. He uses techniques from attachment work, cognitive behavioural approaches and dialectical strategies when appropriate. In sessions he aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through painful memories, relationship difficulties or addictive behaviour and look for steps forward.
He also offers support around identity and same-sex and transgender relationships, drawing on experience with LGBT issues. People can expect a collaborative, person-centred way of working that mixes listening with practical tools. The focus is on finding manageable changes and clearer choices for life going forward.
What Myke works with
Everything Myke lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Myke is listed here; the rest shows what else Myke works with.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Myke lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and patterns that form early in life. It helps people notice how past connections affect current trust, closeness and conflict, and supports small changes in how they relate to others. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, tackle unhelpful thinking and build new habits that improve daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for processing traumatic memories by guided recall and bilateral stimulation to reduce the emotional charge of those memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and make decisions together with the client based on goals and what feels most helpful. Many people try a mix of methods and adjust the plan as they go.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins around work. Before booking, confirm which session formats are offered and the practical arrangements. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt attachment, CBT and EMDR techniques for remote sessions, helping with relationship patterns, mood and trauma-related symptoms while working around daily commitments.
Questions people ask about Myke
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Common topics include addiction recovery, relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and LGBT-related issues. There are also supports for parenting, ADHD and stress management.
What is Myke's way of working in therapy?
He uses an integrative, person-centred style that combines listening with practical techniques. Sessions may include cognitive and behavioural tools alongside attachment-informed work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years' experience working in residential care, rehab settings and community services. That background informs his approach to trauma, recovery and relational issues.
What professional credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm practical details about time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm current fees when you book.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. This begins the booking and matching process.
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