Gambling Addiction
Specialist therapy for compulsive gambling, addressing the thinking biases and emotional functions that keep the cycle going, without shame or moral framing.
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Therapy On The Hill provides evidence-based psychological therapy to improve wellbeing and get you back on track.
Based in London, Surrey and online, Therapy on the Hill offers a welcoming space to talk openly, understand what’s troubling you and explore a way forward, at a pace that feels right for you.
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Welcome to Therapy On The Hill. I am Richard, an HCPC-registered counselling psychologist with experience in private practice and the NHS. My specialist work includes behavioural addictions, Long Covid and chronic fatigue, alongside anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
I established Therapy On The Hill to provide compassionate, individualised care, tailoring therapy to each person and their needs.
If you are looking for a therapist who can help you work towards your goals, I would be pleased to discuss how we might work together.
I work online and in person in London and Surrey, supporting adults in Shepperton, Walton upon Thames and Weybridge.
Qualifications & regulation
- HCPC registered
- Practitioner Psychologist PYL37914, on the statutory register.
- Individual adult therapy
- Psychological therapy for individual adults aged 18 and above.
- Doctoral training (DPsych)
- Counselling psychology doctorate from City St George's in London.
- NHS specialist experience
- Current work at Guy's and St Thomas' Long Covid clinic and the National Centre for Gaming Disorders.
Practice services
Specialist Services
Behavioural addiction is the specialism this practice is built around, alongside trauma, anxiety and health-related psychological work.
All specialist servicesGaming & Internet Addiction
Support for screen dependency, gaming and compulsive online use, informed by a prior career as a producer in the videogame and software industry.
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Trauma-informed psychological therapy, including EMDR where appropriate, for distressing experiences, triggers and intrusive memories.
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Support for anxiety, panic, phobias, low mood, depression and stress, with a focus on understanding patterns and building practical ways forward.
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Psychological support for the emotional and practical impact of Long Covid, chronic fatigue and post-viral illness, including careful pacing alongside your medical care.
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Psychological support for the emotional impact of chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, drawing on specialist NHS experience.
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Types of Therapy
A range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, thoughtfully adapted to each person and their goals.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
A structured, goal-based approach focused on thoughts, feelings and behaviour, including third-wave approaches such as ACT and compassion focused therapy.
Psychodynamic Therapy
An exploratory approach considering early experiences, relationships and conscious and unconscious patterns.
EMDR
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing for distressing experiences, trauma and related difficulties.
Person-Centred Therapy
A supportive, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship that makes room for insight, agency and meaningful change.
Insights and reflections
Latest Blog Posts
31 October 2026Reflections
What We Carry, What We Let Go: Loss and the Rituals of Autumn
Autumn makes endings visible. Through nature, psychoanalysis and religious traditions, this month’s essay explores losing people, roles and imagined futures, with room to carry what mattered into a changed life.
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9 October 2026Seasonal Wellbeing
Winter is Coming
What nature, neuroscience and a few rather busy squirrels might teach us about the darker months ahead. A compassionate look at adjusting our pace, preserving connection and preparing for winter.
Read articleOccasional writing by email
Roughly one email a month: a reflection, something practical and whatever has been written here since. No marketing sequences, no pressure to book anything.
Begin with a complimentary conversation.
A free 15-minute phone call offers space to discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions and consider whether working together feels right.
Clients who are ready to begin treatment, including insured clients, can request a full initial assessment directly.