- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Practical tools
About Russell
Russell Bloom is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and addiction concerns. He offers straightforward support for those coping with life changes, low self-esteem, anger, and intimacy-related problems. Russell aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful so people can begin to talk about what matters to them.
Russell works from a person-focused stance that keeps conversations practical and grounded. He adapts sessions to each person's needs and together they shape a plan that feels right for the situation. That plan might include looking at patterns in relationships, developing clearer thinking habits, or using mindfulness to steady difficult feelings.
Over 17 years he has guided people through trauma and abuse recovery, bipolar and mood challenges, and issues connected to family of origin or caregiving roles. He also supports people dealing with addictions, hoarding, end-of-life and hospice concerns, and feelings tied to abandonment or attachment difficulties.
Russell uses several well-known approaches in his work, including attachment-based approaches, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, existential perspectives and mindfulness practices. He explains these in simple terms and matches them to each person's goals.
Russell is registered with the BACP, which is recorded as BACP. Sessions are conducted in English in the United Kingdom. To begin, people use the platform Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships. It helps people see how early bonds influence current trust, intimacy and reactivity in relationships. This can be useful for those struggling with abandonment, attachment issues or codependency.Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person's pace, helping people feel heard and decide what changes to make. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which supports anxiety, low mood and some relationship problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and together they will try approaches that match needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into everyday life by avoiding travel and allowing sessions around work or family commitments. It can also make shorter check-ins easier to arrange when time is limited or reduce the need to be on camera for every meeting.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Russell help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as codependency and attachment concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, with dialogue shaped to each person. He aims to be respectful and sensitive while working on concrete steps and insight.
What background does he bring to therapy sessions?
Russell has 17 years of professional experience helping people with mood, trauma, relationship and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are recorded for this counsellor?
He is recorded with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Russell?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.