Richard Turner, Student Counsellor
Richard Turner, Student Counsellor (he/him)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Neurodivergence
Anxiety & Depression
Existential Issues
Life transitions
THERAPY MODALITIES:
Body-Centered and Somatic approaches
Mindfulness based approaches
Emotion focused therapy
Nature based approaches
AEDP
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN WORKING WITH Richard
My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. Starting a healing journey is brave, and I’m here to meet you wherever you are along the way.
I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space, sometimes lightened with a touch of humor, where you can safely explore your feelings and experiences. My approach is trauma-informed and somatic, focusing on the mind-body connection. I specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals, those facing major life changes like immigration, and people working through trauma. I’m especially passionate about helping those who find it hard to express or share their struggles, creating a supportive environment where you can build healthier relationships with yourself and others.
I believe in the healing power of mindfulness, movement, connecting with nature, and building meaningful relationships. By drawing on these tools, I aim to help you heal, grow, and thrive in a way that feels authentic to you.
Richard’s EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
I earned a B.A. in History from the University of Hull, where I explored the complexities of human societies and cultures. For nearly a decade, I worked with youth in outdoor settings, leading multi-day kayaking and hiking expeditions that helped young people develop leadership skills and confidence. Over the past three years, I’ve worked in the arts and culture community in Victoria, while continuing to deepen my own mindfulness practice, including completing a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat.
I’m currently working on my Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, which includes a year long practicum under the supervision of Sarah Pullman.
ON A PERSONAL NOTEAs a young adult, I made the life-changing decision to move alone from the United Kingdom to Canada. This experience helped me understand the challenges of adapting to a new culture, building a support network from scratch, and navigating feelings of loneliness and identity. This process shaped my resilience and gave me an experience of what it means to face major life transitions—insights I bring to my work with clients.
Along the way, I discovered that I’m on the autism spectrum and highly sensitive, which has enriched my understanding of neurodiversity and fueled my passion for supporting neurodivergent individuals.
FEESSessions with Richard are $65 per 50 minute session, plus GST ($68.25). First sessions with student counsellors at Bodymind Counselling are $30 plus GST.
HOURSRichard is available Mondays 2:30 - 8pm, and Saturdays 10 - 3:30pm, beginning January 2025.
Trainings:
Coming soon
All of the counsellors at Bodymind Counselling gratefully live and practice on the lands of Lekwungen peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.
