About Me
Hello, I'm
Dr Richard Williams, a Health Consultant with a specialist interest in stress and stress-related health problems. I work as a full-time clinician and part-time researcher. I have more than 20 years clinical experience, including within the NHS, in private practice, and at the University of Oxford. I'm passionate about promoting and supporting self-care for people to improve their physical and psychological health.
Specialties
I specialise in treating the following conditions that can be caused or exacerbated by stress:
• Stress (general)
• Stress and Health Anxiety
• Stress and Palpitations
• Stress and Palpitations
• Stress and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (reduction of risk factors such as high blood pressure).
• Stress and Fertility (natural or IVF).
Qualifications
I have post-graduate qualifications from several UK universities - including Bristol, Birmingham, and Oxford - in behavioural medicine, stress reduction, cardiovascular disease management, and patient assessment. I've also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which I've used in my clinical practice for more than 15 years. I have extensive clinical experience in all my specialties, engage in regular continuing professional development (CPD), and possess full professional indemnity insurance.
Memberships
Royal Society of Medicine (Fellow), British Heart Rhythm Society (Member). British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (Member), Society for Health Communication (Member), Cochrane Collaboration (Member).
My ApproachI work with individuals to help them understand and manage their stress in a way that restores balance and supports long-term health. If you feel frustrated or unsure about the best way forward, I can help you find a clear, evidence-based path. I take time to understand the underlying causes of your symptoms and recommend approaches most likely to lead to meaningful, lasting improvement. Stress is not a weakness; it is a biological signal that something needs to change. When properly understood, stress can guide recovery, strengthen resilience, and improve overall wellbeing.
