What happens after you book?
Once you book, you'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need for your first session
There is no pressure to know exactly what's wrong to talk about - your therapist will guide the first session gently at your pace.
Meet Richard Trainee Therapist
Supporting adults through anxiety, overthinking and low self-esteem
You might not have the words for how you’re feeling – just a sense that things feel harder than they should.
Maybe your mind doesn’t switch off.
Maybe you feel overwhelmed by everyday life.
Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, exhausted, or struggling to keep up.
Or perhaps you’ve always felt a little different – and you’re starting to wonder why.
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to work it out alone.
I’m Richard, a trainee integrative counsellor offering low-cost therapy for adults. I provide a calm, supportive space where you can slow things down, make sense of what’s going on, and begin to feel more like yourself again.
A space where you don’t have to explain yourself
Starting therapy can feel daunting – expecially if you’re used to managing things on your own or not feeling fully understood.
I offer a space that is:
- calm and steady
- non-judgemental
- pressure-free
- led by you
You don’t need the right words.
You don’t need a diagnosis.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
We simply start with where you are.
Alongside my professional training, I bring personal understanding of feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or “different.” This helps me work in a way that feels real, human, and easy to engage with.
How therapy with me can help
Many of the people I work with come feeling:
- overwhelmed or mentally exhausted
- anxious, low or stuck
- caught in overthinking or self-doubt
- struggling with confidence or self-worth
- unsure why things feel harder than they should
- navigating work, relationships or daily stress
Some are also exploring ADHD, autism or neurodiversity – while others simply want to feel more in control of their thoughts and emotions.
Together we can focus on:
- understanding what’s going on beneath the surface
- reducing overwhelm and mental pressure
- building confidence and self-trust
- finding ways to cope that actually work for you
This isn’t about finding you.
It’s about understanding you.
How we will work together
I work integratively with a humanistic approach, which means:
- therapy is centred around you
- we move at your pace
- the space is collaborative, not clinical
- you don’t have to perform or mask
You can be honest here – even when things feel messy or unclear.
Criteria for my service
- If you would like to be considered for our low cost therapy with our student therapist, Richard, please get in touch with Louise on 07907 613600
Before you are considered we will explore what has brought you to therapy, the areas you want to work on and your goals.
If you meet the criteria for our low-cost service, you will then be contacted by Richard to arrange your first appointment.
Areas I specialise In
What I support
You might recognise yourself in some of these:
- Feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or close to burnout
- Overthinking everything or struggling to switch your mind off
- Feeling anxious, low, or under constant pressure
- Being hard on yourself or feeling like you’re not “enough”
- Finding everyday life harder than it seems for others
- Struggling with confidence, identity, or self-worth
- Difficulties with sleep, rest, or switching off
- Navigating work, relationships, or life changes
- Feeling “foo much” or not quite fitting anywhere
Some people I work with are also exploring ADHD, autism, or neurodiversity – others simply want to feel more in control of their thoughts and emotions.
Together, we explore patterns gently and practically – building insight, resilience and self-understanding at your pace.
Accreditations
MBACP (Student)
Client Group
Men and Women
*Placements hours are with adults only.
Grey Matters Centre works within clear safeguarding and ethical boundaries. If issues arise that sit outside our scope of practice, we will always support families to access the most appropriate services.
Qualifications
- BA Counselling – studying at Level 5
- Level 2 Awareness of Mental health problems
- Level 2 Awareness of self-harm and suicide
- Level 2 Working with behaviour that challenges
Fees
Adults only £25 per 50 minutes
Payment by CARD only please at the time of making the booking
Availability
- Tuesday 9am – 12pm
- Thursday 9am – 12pm
NB. Please do not book in with a therapist whom you have a connection with or you know in some way as they will be unable to work with you.If you wish to make a query on this please call 07907613600 to discuss this issue.
General Booking Enquiry
If has availability it will be displayed at the top of this page. You are welcome to choose the most suitable date for you and go ahead and book it without filling in this booking form.
if you'd like further support, you can submit a booking enquiry or simply ask a question
At Grey Matters Centre we are a highly professional organisation of independent, qualified, experienced Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Scunthorpe.
