Counsellor profile
Russell Bresgall, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Russell
Counsellor and psychotherapist, BACP, with 12 years' experience. Russell Bresgall works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and depression, among other concerns. He practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
Russell uses a client-centred approach which places the relationship at the heart of the work. He listens without judgement and helps people reflect on what matters to them. That approach supports work on self-esteem, coping with life changes, and tackling feelings of emptiness or isolation.
He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical steps that can ease symptoms. Mindfulness techniques are used to build grounding and focus when stress or anxiety feel overwhelming.
Russell has supported people with addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger and impulsivity, and those dealing with trauma or abuse. He also offers coaching work around career and life purpose. His background spans twelve years of practice in the UK setting.
Sessions begin with a short assessment to clarify priorities and goals. Russell works in a straightforward way, helping people explore causes, test new behaviours, and review what is helpful. He encourages people to notice small changes and to plan practical next steps between sessions.
How his therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Russell integrates client-centred therapy into online work by prioritising the therapeutic relationship. That means he listens closely, reflects what a person says, and helps them make sense of their experience. This approach suits people wanting to feel heard and work through personal difficulties such as grief or relationship strain.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in an online setting. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes. It can help with anxiety, depression, and problems like sleep or anger by giving clear strategies to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Russell will work with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He frames this as a collaborative choice and reviews how the chosen approach is working as therapy continues.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a working day and reducing travel time. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are set by the practice. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments and build steady progress.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
Russell works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression among other concerns. He also supports people with ADHD, self-esteem and life purpose questions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He follows a client-centred approach and makes the therapeutic relationship central. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness where these suit the client's needs.
How long has he been practising?
Russell has 12 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients as noted in his practice details.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.