Richard helped support me with a difficult personal situation, really listened to my worries and offered me good advice, and a different way of thinking about things!
Richard Schafer, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Richard is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.8 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Richard. View 4 reviews
- Great news, Richard is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Richard is extremely helpful, allows me to speak, questions beliefs, and gives actionable advice which really helps and allows me to feel better about the situation. Amazing therapist
More about Richard
- 21 years' experience
- Male
- BACP
I’m Richard Schafer, a professionally trained registered counsellor (MBACP).
I practice in Clapham SW4.
In 2003 I qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor and began private practice in 2004.
I have spent over 12 years working in the field of talking therapies as a clinical lead within statutory sector therapeutic residential settings.
I work to an integrative model which means that I work with different therapeutic principles, specifically applying psychodynamic and Person Centred theoretical principles.
This fits well with my personal philosophy in that I feel different people require different strategies to help them at different times during therapy. This philosophy has been developed from my professional training together with broad professional and personal life experiences.
I offer individual and couple counselling.
I am a long term registered member (No. 107865 ) of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists(BACP) and adhere to their code of conduct & ethics in my work.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 107865 · Renews June 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Richard Schafer
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Richard helped support me with a difficult personal situation, really listened to my worries and offered me good advice, and a different way of thinking about things!
Richard is extremely helpful, allows me to speak, questions beliefs, and gives actionable advice which really helps and allows me to feel better about the situation. Amazing therapist
He's great! Charming guy and he listens and provides guidance where I need it most, and makes things clearer for me where I have trouble seeing my ways I can improve
Made an instant connection and made to feel safe in sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Richard Schafer offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Richard Schafer works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Richard Schafer speak?
Richard Schafer speaks English.
How many years of experience does Richard Schafer have?
Richard Schafer has 21 years of experience.
Where is Richard Schafer licensed to practice?
Richard Schafer is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Richard Schafer accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Richard Schafer accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Richard Schafer?
Richard Schafer can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Richard Schafer?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.