- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Russell
Russell Bresgall is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, grief and depression, and other concerns such as sleep, eating and self-esteem.
Russell uses a person-centred approach. He focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and treating the person as the expert in their own life. Sessions are conversational and paced to what each person needs in the moment.
He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help with unhelpful thoughts and practical ways to manage anxiety and mood. Mindfulness techniques are offered to support attention and calm, and psychodynamic perspectives are used to consider how past patterns influence present behaviour.
Across his work Russell has supported people with addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns, and life changes such as bereavement or illness. He has particular experience with issues linked to attachment, abandonment and feelings of emptiness, and with difficulties connected to impulsivity or codependency.
Sessions aim to identify small, practical steps alongside longer-term reflection. People are invited to reflect on patterns, practise new skills between meetings, and review progress together. Russell accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. To begin, people use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
Therapeutic approaches that work well online
Russell combines a person-centred approach with cognitive behavioural methods and some mindfulness work. Person-centred therapy focuses on the relationship and on listening so people can reflect and decide what matters to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques for managing anxiety and mood. Mindfulness practice supports attention and calming skills that people can use between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and how different techniques fit the client's needs, and then adjust the plan together as understanding grows. The collaboration helps make sessions feel useful and relevant to everyday life.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a working day, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins, or offer options where video is not possible. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often tailor timing and structure to match what fits each person's routine and capacity.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
Russell works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and depression, plus related areas such as sleep, eating, self-esteem and career concerns.
What style of therapy does he offer?
He works in a person-centred way and combines that with cognitive behavioural, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to suit each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
Russell has 12 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
This profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.