Mr Richard Turner
Registered Counselor
“I am a specialist counsellor working with ex-cult members and those who have been victims of intense coercive control and manipulation.”
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Hi, I'm Richard and my passion as a counsellor is to help people recover from the trauma associated with experiences of intense control, manipulation and psychological abuse. This might come in the form of: domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour in families, human trafficking / modern slavery, spiritual/religious abuse, coercive control in cults/high demand groups/totalitarian groups, workplace bullying and psychological abuse etc.
Upon escaping from an abusive environment, people often feel confused, struggle with low self-esteem, identity issues and feel like the departure has left them with a huge void in their life. My aim as a counsellor is to help clients make sense of their experience, work through trauma caused by it, and rebuild their lives.
I am an ex-cult member as well as a qualified counsellor and have experienced first hand the impact psychological abuse and coercive controlling behaviour can have on a person. I have completed a masters degree in the 'Psychology of Coercive Control' and helping people recover from this kind of abuse is my passion.
(PLEASE NOTE: I am only offering online counselling at this moment due to the COVID-19 outbreak and also because I am relocating and in the process of searching for a new counselling room. Online counselling is priced at £30 per 50 min video call)
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Communities
- •Families
- •Groups
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.
Qualifications
Staffordshire University
University of Salford
Staffordshire University
Registrations
British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Society for Education and Training
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