Richard Dolan - Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Bournemouth BH6
Let's Connect 01354 700745
You might look like you’re coping, but something isn’t sitting right. Stress, pressure, relationship problems, anger, anxiety, low mood, or a sense you’re stuck and don’t know why. Many of the people I work with aren’t in crisis — they’re functioning, but tired of carrying things alone. You may not want endless talk about feelings, but you do want clarity, direction, and a way to understand what’s going on beneath the surface and change it.
I specialise in men’s mental health, working with anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is grounded, direct, and collaborative — not fluffy or performative. I offer face-to-face, online, and walk-and-talk counselling focused on clarity, understanding, and lasting change.
Reaching out can feel uncomfortable — especially if you’re used to dealing with things on your own. Therapy doesn’t require you to have the right words or a dramatic story. If something’s not working and you’re ready to look at it honestly, we can take that first step together, at your pace, without pressure or judgement.
Call or Email Richard Dolan - Check Your Head Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01354 700745
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £60
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Paypal Richard Dolan - Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society Richard Dolan
- In Practice for 6 years
- Diploma from CPCAB Humanistic Integrative
- Diploma from CPCAB Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Counsellor: Richard Dolan
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Richard Dolan - Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01354 700745
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Men's Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioural Issues
- Bereavement
- Career Guidance
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
Richard Dolan - Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or 01354 700745
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centred
- Schema Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Transactional Analysis
- Trauma Focused
Richard Dolan - Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 01354 700745
Location
Additional Location
Wessex Health Centre
Christchurch BH23
01354 700745Nearby Areas
Cities/Towns
Richard Dolan - Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call for a free consultation now - 01354 700745