- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- CBT and mindfulness
About Russell
Russell Bloom is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 17 years of experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief and loss, and issues tied to trauma and addiction. He also supports work on intimacy, anger, self-esteem, career change and coping with life transitions.
Russell uses straightforward conversation to help people make sense of what feels overwhelming. He draws from client-centred ways of working to focus on what the person wants to change. He also brings in cognitive behavioural ideas to identify patterns of thought and behaviour that can be adjusted.
He pays attention to attachment and how early experiences affect current relationships. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice feelings and reduce reactivity in stressful moments. Sessions are practical and focused on skills as well as understanding.
Across 17 years Russell has worked with a wide range of adult difficulties, including addiction, bipolar symptoms, bereavement, caregiving and issues around ageing. He aims to keep conversations clear and grounded, helping people plan small steps they can try between meetings.
People who choose Russell often want help with making concrete changes alongside talking things through. He explains methods plainly and checks in about progress. To begin a first session a short matching questionnaire is used then a time for an initial appointment is scheduled.
Sessions are delivered in English and he practises in the United Kingdom. For international arrangements he does not take clients outside the UK.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Russell commonly blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques. Client-centred work focuses on the persons concerns and lets their priorities lead sessions; it helps when someone needs space to talk and weigh options. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at how thoughts and behaviours feed each other and offer tools for changing unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and coping strategies.Attachment-based ideas and mindfulness are also part of the approach. Attachment-informed work pays attention to how past relationship patterns shape present interactions. Mindfulness teaches simple ways to notice feelings and reduce reactivity in stressful moments. Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process and will be decided together based on goals and preferences.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Many people choose online work because it can fit around study or work, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel. Russell will discuss how sessions can be organised to fit everyday life and adjust methods to what works in practice.
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Experience
17+ 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, addiction and trauma among other concerns. Additional areas include career change, intimacy issues and coping with life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, client-centred approach and mixes in practical techniques such as CBT and mindfulness. Sessions focus on understanding current patterns and trying small skills between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are provided in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not listed in the biography.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first appointment.
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