Richard Cox, BACP
Attachment-focused therapist for lasting emotional change
- Attachment-based approach
- Works with complex trauma
- BACP accredited therapist
About Richard Cox
Direct, grounded, and quietly challenging, Richard Cox offers a practical, body-aware approach to therapy that helps people break persistent emotional patterns.
He works with thoughtful, capable individuals who often understand why they behave a certain way yet find themselves repeating the same reactions under stress or in relationships. Rather than treating insight alone as the goal, he attends to how the nervous system and learned emotional habits continue to shape responses long after they first developed.
Richard focuses on the feelings people have avoided, the anxiety the body uses to keep those feelings contained, and the unconscious patterns that both protect and limit daily life. His method is active and focused - paying attention to what occurs in sessions, in the body, and in the therapeutic relationship so new emotional experiences can reshape habitual responses.
In early sessions he explores what brings someone to therapy, how difficulties operate in everyday life, how anxiety appears physically, and which coping strategies are already in place. Clients gain a clearer sense of how the work might proceed and whether this way of working fits their needs. He frequently supports people dealing with anxiety, overthinking, emotional shutdown, repetitive relationship dynamics, and those who appear high-functioning externally but feel stuck internally.
Richard integrates attachment-based, client-centered, existential, Jungian, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor the process to each individual. He is calm, direct, and engaged - willing to move steadily without pushing beyond what someone can tolerate - and he helps people notice how protective strategies limit life so that different choices become possible. Some clients have described him as 'Grounded, thoughtful, and more active than I expected in a good way.'
As of 2026, Richard is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - with more than eight years of clinical experience and over 4,000 hours of practice. He frames suffering not as an indicator that something is wrong with a person but as a sign of something unfinished that can be worked through, inviting people into the transitional space where new emotional learning can occur.
He works with thoughtful, capable individuals who often understand why they behave a certain way yet find themselves repeating the same reactions under stress or in relationships. Rather than treating insight alone as the goal, he attends to how the nervous system and learned emotional habits continue to shape responses long after they first developed.
Richard focuses on the feelings people have avoided, the anxiety the body uses to keep those feelings contained, and the unconscious patterns that both protect and limit daily life. His method is active and focused - paying attention to what occurs in sessions, in the body, and in the therapeutic relationship so new emotional experiences can reshape habitual responses.
In early sessions he explores what brings someone to therapy, how difficulties operate in everyday life, how anxiety appears physically, and which coping strategies are already in place. Clients gain a clearer sense of how the work might proceed and whether this way of working fits their needs. He frequently supports people dealing with anxiety, overthinking, emotional shutdown, repetitive relationship dynamics, and those who appear high-functioning externally but feel stuck internally.
Richard integrates attachment-based, client-centered, existential, Jungian, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor the process to each individual. He is calm, direct, and engaged - willing to move steadily without pushing beyond what someone can tolerate - and he helps people notice how protective strategies limit life so that different choices become possible. Some clients have described him as 'Grounded, thoughtful, and more active than I expected in a good way.'
As of 2026, Richard is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - with more than eight years of clinical experience and over 4,000 hours of practice. He frames suffering not as an indicator that something is wrong with a person but as a sign of something unfinished that can be worked through, inviting people into the transitional space where new emotional learning can occur.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Richard Cox have?
Richard Cox has 8 years of experience.
Is Richard Cox a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP accreditation. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional license details are provided.
In which languages does Richard Cox provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Richard Cox located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Richard Cox as my therapist?
You can work with Richard Cox through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Richard Cox work with international clients?
Richard Cox does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Richard Cox cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be the Right Fit?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One of the main advantages is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that suits them best, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity when schedules or circumstances change.
Licensed professionals provide care in these remote formats, and individuals may choose a different therapist at any time if they need a better fit. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, practical way to engage in meaningful therapeutic work without sacrificing the quality of the process.