Russell Bresgall, BACP

Russell Bresgall is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. He emphasises the relationship in therapy and listens with care to help people reflect on what feels difficult. He presents as warm and practical, aiming to support everyday problems as well as deeper questions about purpose and meaning.

He has twelve years of experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He also helps people cope with grief, relationship strain, family difficulties and challenges around intimacy. Additional areas he supports include ADHD, career uncertainty and feeling disconnected or empty.

In sessions he follows client-centred principles, which means he treats the person as the expert in their life and works alongside them. He uses reflective listening and gentle questioning to help people see patterns and make changes that matter to them. He also draws on cognitive behavioural methods to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours when that fits the person’s goals.

Russell combines practical exercises with conversations about values and life direction. This mix can suit people who want both relief from symptoms and a clearer sense of purpose. He aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on the next small step.

He practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches to help you online and in conversation

Russell draws on client-centred work that places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. This approach involves open listening, reflecting back what matters and helping people find their own answers, which can be useful for relationship strain, low mood and life direction.

He also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural experiments. These practical techniques can be helpful for anxiety, sleep problems, anger and compulsive behaviours when someone wants concrete steps to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and can combine listening with practical exercises as required.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care when they are travelling or based outside the therapist’s town.