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Ayallah Richards-Mitchell, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD

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Ayallah Richards-Mitchell uses a practical, person-centred approach to help people manage stress and anxiety. She combines talk therapy with goal-oriented techniques to support clearer thinking and better daily routines. Ayallah is a BACP counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She focuses on issues such as concentration and focus related to ADHD, low mood and depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Parenting stress, relationship worries, grief and anger are also areas she addresses in sessions.

Background and approach

Seasonal Affective Disorder is an additional focus where she helps people adjust routines and coping strategies. In sessions Ayallah adapts to each person's needs. She listens without judgement and works together with clients to set realistic steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools are used when helpful to break unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavioural changes. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that can affect feelings and relationships. Solution-focused techniques help when a client wants short-term, practical goals and clear next steps.

The overall tone is collaborative and straightforward. Ayallah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their day. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled based on therapist availability.

Approaches and online counselling options

Ayallah uses Client-Centred Therapy to place the person's experience at the centre of sessions. This involves attentive listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their feelings and decide what matters most to them.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT is useful for reducing anxiety, improving mood and testing small changes that can make a big difference in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through options with each person and tailor methods to their goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed as work progresses so the approach can change if needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text let people share in shorter exchanges or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit counselling into work, family and daily routines.

What types of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, anger and relationship worries. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD-related focus issues and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, combining listening with practical exercises. Cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques are used when they suit the client's goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor. That experience is in the United Kingdom context and includes a range of common mental health and life issues.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is listed with the BACP, which is shown as her credential. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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Also listed

ADHD
Anger management
Depression
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Ayallah Richards-Mitchell, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches and online counselling options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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