Myke Richardson-Hughes, NCPS
About me
Hi my name is Myke and I am an Integrative Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, I have experience of working with looked after children and young people aged 6 to 20, and as a Substance and Alcohol Misuse Counsellor in a residential treatment centre.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Expressive Therapies, Compassion Focused Therapy and Person Centred theories when working with clients.
I also have knowledge and further training in other theoretical modalities such as Transactional Analysis (TA), Gestalt, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness, which can be drawn upon and utilised within our counselling work to suit your individual needs.
I can provide a broad range of services to clients including Counselling Adolescents, one to one therapy, couples counselling, same sex relationships, transgender and LGBT issues.
I have worked and have experience with relationship issues such as communication problems, conflict, affairs, divorce and separation, I have also worked with individuals who are in addiction recovery and also people who may be suffering with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, break up of a relationship, suicide and self harm.
In a nutshell, the support of a therapist can help find ways to accept and make peace with the things we feel we can’t change, and make positive changes where we can. We can increase awareness that we have choices in life and deal with our troubles when they are taking over and affecting our lives in a negative way and this could be because of unresolved issues concerning grief, an inability to let go of the past, feeling overwhelmed with relationship problems, divorce, drug or alcohol dependency – the list is endless and complex because people themselves are complex and life can throw a multitude of difficulties our way.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials information
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS22-04894
Reviews
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Weekly conversation with Myke has changed my perception of my life and how to handle my emotions to give appropriate responses. Our discussions help me reflect and his guidance focus me on the right issues
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Myke for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and coaching
Myke has been a huge help and wonderful therapist. He creates a safe environment for me to speak my thoughts and gives great tips to be successful through my endeavors. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking mental help. Thanks Myke!
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Myke for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd