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Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
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Richard Ainsworth

Counsellor, MBACP (he, him)

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London E5
020 4572 9883
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You don’t need to have it all worked out, or even know what’s going on. If life feels like it should be different but you’re not sure how, this is a great starting point. You might feel lonely, isolated, anxious, ashamed, or stuck in repeating patterns that leave you frustrated or disconnected. Some carry the impact of early life trauma or have learned to hide parts of themselves just to get by. You might be questioning your identity, struggling with intimacy, feeling disconnected from your body, or wanting to explore your relationship style, including non-traditional setups.
I see clients online or in Clerkenwell/Angel and Hackney. My therapy is integrative and relational; there’s no “one-size-fits-all.” I draw on Psychodynamic, Existential, Attachment, CBT, Gestalt, Humanistic, and somatic theories to explore your story, gently untangle old patterns, and support new, healthier ways of relating.
As I started with, you don’t need to have everything figured out before coming. The first session is about creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can bring whatever’s troubling you and begin to feel supported to untangle what's going on. Together, we’ll decide whether short or long-term therapy suits your needs.
Call or Richard Ainsworth now for a free 15 minute consultation - 020 4572 9883

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

London E5

020 4572 9883

137 Goswell Road

London EC1V map

I offer therapy sessions in-person in East London and online, most weekdays and some evenings.
I specialize in Men's Issues, LGBTQ+ and Anxiety 
£78 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect 020 4572 9883
Photo of Richard Ainsworth, Counsellor, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

London E5

020 4572 9883

137 Goswell Road

London EC1V map

I offer therapy sessions in-person in East London and online, most weekdays and some evenings.
I specialize in Men's Issues, LGBTQ+ and Anxiety 
£78 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £78
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa
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Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Richard Ainsworth, Counsellor, MBACP
Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Richard Ainsworth
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Diploma
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Minster Centre Foundation Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling Foundation
  • Degree/Diploma from The Minster Centre in Masters in Psychotherapy UKCP (final assessment in July 2026) (MA (UKCP)) Masters in Psychotherapy
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Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 020 4572 9883
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Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 020 4572 9883

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Men's Issues
  • LGBTQ+
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Do these issues align with your needs? or 020 4572 9883
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Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Do these issues align with your needs? or 020 4572 9883

2 Endorsements

Mia C Gemmecke
Mia C Gemmecke
Richard has a really calm, grounded way of being that makes it easy to open up. He meets you exactly where you are, without pressure or judgment, and helps you make sense of things at your own pace. His presence feels steady, warm, and authentic.
Flora Berkeley
Flora Berkeley
CounsellorMBACP
Dickie's compassion, warmth, and clinical competence are exceptional. He works with deep integrity, sensitivity, and care-creating spaces where clients feel truly seen, safe, and supported, and where meaningful growth and healing can naturally unfold.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Richard Ainsworth, Counsellor, MBACP
Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 020 4572 9883
Photo of Richard Ainsworth, Counsellor, MBACP
Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 020 4572 9883

Location

Primary Location

London E5

020 4572 9883

Additional Location

137 Goswell Road

London EC1V

020 4572 9883
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I offer therapy sessions in-person in East London and online, most weekdays and some evenings.
Photo of Richard Ainsworth, Counsellor, MBACP
Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 020 4572 9883
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person in East London and online, most weekdays and some evenings.
Photo of Richard Ainsworth, Counsellor, MBACP
Richard Ainsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 020 4572 9883