Counsellor profile
Russell Bresgall, BACP
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
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- Person centred
- 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 adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain, and he also supports people dealing with addiction, grief and family problems.
Russell practises a person-centred way of working that puts the client's experience first. He listens without judgement and helps people reflect on what matters to them. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, patterns and priorities so practical steps can follow.
He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help with unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. That can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, anger and some forms of addiction where clearer strategies are needed.
Russell uses psychodynamic and existential ideas when helpful to look at deeper life questions and recurring patterns. Mindfulness approaches are offered to support grounding and emotional regulation in day-to-day life.
People come to him for help with issues such as attachment and abandonment, career and life purpose, intimacy concerns, ADHD-related difficulties, and coping with major life changes. He encourages realistic steps, short-term coaching where appropriate, and ongoing reflection to build different ways of responding.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Russell combines a person-centred approach with practical cognitive behavioural ideas. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflection so the client can lead where therapy goes; it suits people who want space to understand feelings and choices. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers clear tools for anxiety, sleep problems, anger and some addictive patterns.He also brings in existential thinking when clients face big life questions or recurring patterns, and mindfulness to help with grounding and emotion regulation. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then choose methods together.
The practical benefits of online work can include easier fitting of sessions around family and work, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that do not require travel. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer different online arrangements to suit everyday life and commitments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with at home?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, grief, addiction and related issues such as intimacy and self-esteem.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Russell uses a person-centred approach, listening and reflecting so clients can make sense of their experience. He combines this with practical CBT techniques and mindfulness where appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can he work with people who live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees managed?
Fees vary with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.