Counsellor profile
Richard Hull, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting and fatherhood
About Richard
Richard Hull is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has three years of counselling experience and works with issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, family problems, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Richard mostly supports people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. He hears worries about racing thoughts, low mood, loss of direction, strains in relationships and the pressures of parenting and fatherhood. He offers a chance to talk openly and get things out of the head in a calm, straightforward way.
In sessions he listens first and then helps identify unhelpful patterns in thoughts, habits and relationships. He uses practical strategies alongside reflective conversation. This can include noticing links between past experiences and present behaviour, trying different responses, and learning skills for managing stress and sleep.
Sessions last 45 minutes and usually begin with a short review of the week. The client decides what matters most that day. Richard asks useful questions, reflects what he hears and, when helpful, slows the pace so someone can think more clearly.
He often suggests practical tasks or ways of responding between sessions. Progress varies by person; some people notice relief after a session or two, while others work through deeper issues over time. Richard aims to help people find clearer direction and more manageable ways of coping.
He practises within the United Kingdom and works in English. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and practical details via the directory booking flow.
How his therapeutic approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor aims to create a non-judgemental space where a person can speak freely and feel heard. This approach is useful for worries about identity, low mood and relationship strains.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses clear exercises and practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and sensations with less automatic reaction, which can help with stress and rumination.
Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with the person to agree what to try first, review what helps, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses. The aim is to match methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences rather than to stick to one method.
Details of how online sessions are offered are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. Some people prefer a session without video, while others choose video for more contact; these practical choices are discussed and agreed at the start.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, low self-esteem, sleeping and eating difficulties, anger and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches and some internal family systems ideas.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of experience providing counselling and therapy.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Session cost varies by location and are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact fees are shown during the booking flow.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the service.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.