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Russell Bresgall, BACP

Russell Bresgall is a psychotherapist and counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to support people through difficult times.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Russell

Russell Bresgall is a psychotherapist and counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to support people through difficult times. He draws on 12 years of experience and a BACP registration to offer calm, steady guidance for whoever is feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to start.

Russell writes in plain language and focuses on building a workable relationship to help people make changes they want. He helps with common issues such as stress, anxiety and depression.

Background and approach

He also works with problems around addiction, grief, anger and intimacy-related concerns. People come for help with sleep, eating, self-esteem, and the strain of career or life changes. Russell blends person-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness.

He also draws on psychodynamic and existential ideas to help people understand patterns that repeat in their lives. Sessions are aimed at making small, realistic shifts rather than quick fixes. In therapy he creates space to talk frankly about family problems, attachment and abandonment worries, codependency and infidelity.

He can also help with issues such as impulsivity, isolation and finding life purpose. His style is direct but warm, and focused on what a person wants to achieve. Sessions can cover coaching-style goal work as well as deeper emotional exploration.

Russell accepts clients across the United Kingdom and internationally, and tailors his approach to each person’s needs and preferences.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	118338	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Russell lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Cancer
Codependency
Commitment issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
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-love
Sex addiction
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Russell names

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Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Russell commonly combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural methods to support people online. Person-centred or client-centred therapy focuses on empathetic listening and helping people feel understood; it is useful for building trust and clarifying what someone wants from therapy. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood or sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Russell will discuss needs, goals and preferences and then agree a way of working together. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is good for a face-to-face feel, phone calls suit people who prefer not to be on camera, live chat allows shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and family life while keeping continuity of care.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Russell help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety and depression and with issues such as addiction, grief and relationship or intimacy-related problems.

What is Russell's approach in sessions?

He uses a person-centred style alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques to offer both listening and practical strategies.

How much experience does he have?

Russell has 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and counsellor with a range of common and complex concerns.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can I work with him if I'm outside the UK?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Russell?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.