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Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
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Rich Toogood

Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee (he, him)

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Currently unable to accept new clients
Teddington TW11
Time and space to breathe, let go, be heard - without judgement. Together, we will make sense of your current situation, and identify the ways in which our time together will best serve you. Most of us were not shown how to understand and interact with our emotions and feelings so when faced with complex situations or unfamiliar/overwhelming feelings, it can feel too much to bear alone. I offer a safe space and empathetic attitude to support you through the challenges you are facing. Whether you are coming to therapy feeling curious, anxious, heavy, afraid or positive, I will meet you where you are and accept you as you are.
I bring curiosity, aliveness and warmth to our meetings. I stay closely attuned to the interactions between us, as the way in which we relate together will most likely reveal something about how you experience, and are experienced in, the world. This will help us to navigate together through the layers of your current situation, towards healing and wellness.
Below are some areas I support clients with, however, my overarching speciality is creating enriching therapeutic relationships. In practice, this shows up as the quality of deep attention I bring to all sessions, as I listen and deeply hear what is shared, both the verbal and non-verbal, and through the quality of insight and supportive challenge I offer.
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My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Teddington TW11

I currently have availability to meet on Wednesday late afternoon/early evening, online only. Email is the best way to contact me.
I specialize in Sexuality, Intimacy & Relationship Issues, Depression & Anxiety, Stuckness & Fixed Patterns and Life Transitions 
£80 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Teddington TW11

I currently have availability to meet on Wednesday late afternoon/early evening, online only. Email is the best way to contact me.
I specialize in Sexuality, Intimacy & Relationship Issues, Depression & Anxiety, Stuckness & Fixed Patterns and Life Transitions 
£80 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £80

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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I offer a free 15 minute video or phone call, so you can decide whether you feel I am the right therapist for you. Sessions then can take place in-person at my home in Teddington, online or by walking in nature in Bushy park (when there is daylight), which is 5 minutes from my home.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I offer a free 15 minute video or phone call, so you can decide whether you feel I am the right therapist for you. Sessions then can take place in-person at my home in Teddington, online or by walking in nature in Bushy park (when there is daylight), which is 5 minutes from my home.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with UK Council for Psychotherapy Richard Toogood
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy, 5 years of training completed
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Centre for Systemic Constellations Foundation Training in Systemic Constellations / 2021
  • Certificate from SOMA Intimacy Specialist in Somatic Sexuality / 2024
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I have been involved with Psychotherapy since 2010. In addition to my core Psychotherapy training I have completed trainings in Somatic Sexuality and Family Constellations. In my personal development journey I have explored Tantra, Ecstatic Dance, Wheel of Consent and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I have been involved with Psychotherapy since 2010. In addition to my core Psychotherapy training I have completed trainings in Somatic Sexuality and Family Constellations. In my personal development journey I have explored Tantra, Ecstatic Dance, Wheel of Consent and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sexuality, Intimacy & Relationship Issues
  • Depression & Anxiety, Stuckness & Fixed Patterns
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Obesity
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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In addition to seeing clients in my private practice I have worked with clients through the NHS in a GP surgery and within a low cost counselling service. I completed my five year core psychotherapy training in 2023 and I am currently registered as a trainee with UKCP until I choose to write a final dissertation. I am currently enjoying focussing solely on client work.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
In addition to seeing clients in my private practice I have worked with clients through the NHS in a GP surgery and within a low cost counselling service. I completed my five year core psychotherapy training in 2023 and I am currently registered as a trainee with UKCP until I choose to write a final dissertation. I am currently enjoying focussing solely on client work.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Creative Therapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Relational
  • Somatic
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The form of therapy I practice, "Gestalt Therapy", is to me the original integrative approach because it incorporates humanistic, existential, cognitive and behavioural, psychodynamic, 'here and now', somatic and spiritual perspectives into a wonderfully creative and dynamic whole.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
The form of therapy I practice, "Gestalt Therapy", is to me the original integrative approach because it incorporates humanistic, existential, cognitive and behavioural, psychodynamic, 'here and now', somatic and spiritual perspectives into a wonderfully creative and dynamic whole.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Teddington TW11

Nearby Areas

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I currently have availability to meet on Wednesday late afternoon/early evening, online only. Email is the best way to contact me.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
"
I currently have availability to meet on Wednesday late afternoon/early evening, online only. Email is the best way to contact me.
Photo of Rich Toogood, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Rich Toogood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee