Stella

Dr Stella Richardson

Chartered Psychologist

An experienced, compassionate psychologist. Offers online therapy to adults. Expertise in treating issues such as PTSD, anxiety, trauma, eating distress.

About Me

I am a Chartered Psychologist practicing in Clifton Moor, England. I provide psychological and diagnostic assessments and individual therapy for abuse, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders and OCD.

Approach

Experienced and compassionate practice informs how I run sessions—gentle but purposeful, with assessment and therapy paced around what feels manageable. Working from York and online in English, I hold focused individual meetings that blend evidence-based techniques with careful listening, and we track progress between sessions using agreed tasks or reflections. For trauma, eating distress or OCD this often means stabilising distress first, then building skills and understanding at a steady, collaborative pace. People seeking thoughtful, pragmatic support tend to find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


I offer expert psychological therapy to adults anywhere in the UK. All my therapy services are currently online. I offer evidence based therapies that are tailored to your needs. These include cognitive behavioural therapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. If you would like a free 20 minute online initial consultation with me, please go to my website and click on the link.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Chartered Psychologist

    A psychologist who has achieved chartered status from a professional body, confirming advanced training and competence.

Qualifications


University of Leeds

University of Hull

University of Hull

Registrations


Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Practitioner Psychologist

Service Area


Regus offices

In-person & Online

Clifton Moor

York, England

United Kingdom