About Russell
Russell Bresgall is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. He draws on 12 years of practice to help people manage anxiety, stress and related difficulties. Russell uses straightforward, calm language and aims to make sessions feel easy to follow.
He starts by listening carefully so a person feels heard. That listening helps identify what is most troubling - for example sleep problems, low mood, addictive behaviours or relationship strain.
Background and approach
From there he helps people reflect and make small, workable changes. Russell combines person-centred work with practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches. He also uses elements of mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking when these suit a client's needs.
He explains options clearly and checks in about what feels helpful during the work. People come to him for a wide range of concerns including grief, anger, self-esteem and career questions. He also supports those dealing with trauma, addiction, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Sessions focus on realistic steps and clearer thinking rather than complex jargon. Russell trained and practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a credential. He offers online sessions by video, phone, live chat or messaging, and works with clients internationally.
If someone wants to begin, they complete a short questionnaire and book a time that suits them.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Russell often uses client-centred work which focuses on building trust and listening closely so people feel understood. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through anxiety, grief or relationship worries.He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop clearer, more effective responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and coping with change. A third strand he may use is mindfulness, which teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and improve focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods suit each person's goals and preferences, and checks in regularly to adjust the plan as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Chat and messaging work well for short updates, journalling-style reflections or for fitting support around a busy schedule.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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