Richard Brocklehurst

Hi I have availability within my Sheffield Practice from Mondays - Fridays 8am - 4pm with an evening on Mondays until 8pm.

I work in a relational manner, to allow you to explore your thoughts and feelings,so you can gain a greater understanding of how you relate to self and other. I will create  an honest therapeutic relationship, where we will build trust and understanding. I believe that therapy needs to be a process which facilitates change within yourself. I have worked for over 10 years as a practitioner and until recently was Clinical Lead at Sheffield Mind and I am now taking my experience and knowledge into the private sector.

I have worked with all presentations difficulties and you will find me to be consistent , reliable and will always ensure you are at the centre of the therapy to achieve your goals. Whatever your needs, I will look to support you and be an empathic listener

I will be lead by you in terms of sessions required and process of the therapy you are the expert in your life, my role is to provide a safe and non judgmental experience for you to explore your emotions.

I believe through the therapy you will gain a greater awareness of yourself and achieve the change you wish to see.

I am based in Sheffield at the Site Gallery to provide you with a warm welcoming feel. I am able to offer counselling face to face, over the phone or via zoom. I will be responsive to your needs and am a reliable person who delivers what would be expected from a professional therapist. I will maintain clear boundaries and be quick and clear with all communication. I appreciate the anxieties  you may feel coming into therapy, but you can assured I will be available for you and to be the support you require to explore your life in more detail. 

I am open, honest and transparent this describes my practice and will be alongside you to achieve change.

Your first session will be an exploration of your needs and for us to see if we are able to work together. I will be lead by your needs and rest assured, you will lead the conversation  to see how we can best use the time we spend together.

I will ensure clarity by creating a contract to which we will both work to , so there is a clear picture of what we are trying to achieve. 

The first session will set the scene of how we will work together and ensure you feel safe, accepted and able to explore your emotions.

I have availability for supervision at my Sheffield Office on Mondays - Fridays 8am - 4pm with evening appointments available on a Monday. 

I have been a ClinIcal Supervisor for over 5 years and have supported a vast range of therapists. I have experience of supporting students , from their first session , through to qualification and onto private practice. I have supported experienced therapists to allow them to build their practice and to be more effective therapists.

I have worked with therapists from a vast range of modalities, person centred, psychodynamic, transactional analysis to name a few. It is , however, the relationship between us which will allow you to feel safe and comfortable to explore your practice.

We will work hard to explore your work and I will at all times have an awareness of your practice. and experience so I can tailor my approach to our supervision.

Supervision is the space for you to find out about yourself,so you be the most effective practitioner and strive to ensure your meet your clients needs.

My practice is set in Sheffield having recently become self employed. Previously I was Cinical Lead at Sheffield Mind and in this role I have supervised a vast array of therapists , be they students on their first session or experienced practitioners. My supervision will be honest transaparent and at times challenging. As I passionatley believe it is only through the counsellor showing their vulnerability, can this process be replicated in the counselling room. 

I will ensure our time together is productive, enagaging and thought provoking. This is all in the aim of supporting clients in a more effective manner.

During our first supervision, we will set our objectives and work on how we can best work together. This first supervision will be where we explore our relationship, what you can expect from supervision and what you can expect from myself.

Clear boundaries will be set and all communication will be clear , concise and timely.