From crisis to steady growth, our focus is on honest guidance and lasting outcomes.
Expert Counselling for Lasting Change
At Blue Horizon Counselling, our focus is on creating meaningful, lasting results. We don’t offer quick fixes or empty reassurances. Instead, we provide clear guidance and candid conversations that cut through the noise, helping you move forward with confidence and direction.
Every client benefits from an expert, practical approach designed to deliver clarity, progress, and outcomes that endure.
Practical, honest support to strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust.
Direct strategies to understand, manage, and redirect powerful emotions.
Candid, results-driven help to break destructive patterns and create lasting change.
Steady, expert support to move through loss and its impact with strength and care.
Expert support to navigate high pressure, uncertainty, and change with balance and focus.
Evidence-based guidance to restore clarity, resilience, and emotional steadiness.
About Yuliya
Dr. Yuliya Richard is a clinical psychologist and published author with over 20 years of practice. Her expertise spans stress, anxiety, relationships, impulsivity, and addiction, and her published work has made her a respected voice on mental health and performance.
Clients value her for a rare combination: empathy that listens and candour that cuts through. Yuliya provides clear, practical strategies that move people forward — whether in moments of crisis or through steady, incremental improvements.
Expert Guidance for Life’s Challenges
Whether you’re navigating conflict, stress, grief, or simply looking to make steady improvements, Blue Horizon Counselling offers the expertise to help you move forward. Our focus is clarity, direction, and results that last.
Welcome to Blue Horizon Counselling & Mediation.
As the Business Manager, I will often be the first person you may interact with when you reach out to us. Having worked with Dr Richard for more than 7 years, I am experienced in answering your questions either as a first time visitor to our practice or returning client.
Whether you prefer to discuss your situation via email or phone, I am easy to reach.
I look forward to helping you with your questions and making your journey in managing your Mental Wellbeing a positive experience.
- Sam Spence, Business Manager for Blue Horizon Counselling.
Our Blog
Thoughtful reflections on wellbeing, relationships and the moments that shape us.
A place to pause, gain perspective and feel a little more grounded as you navigate life.

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