Russell Bloom

Russell Bloom is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger and relationship concerns. He supports people facing depression, addictions, trauma and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. He approaches work with sensitivity and respect, and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for someone who may be worried or unsure.

Russell individualises conversations and plans to suit each person's needs. He uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue and the person. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as exploring how past experiences shape current feelings and reactions.

Over 17 years he has worked with people coping with family conflict, career change, bereavement and the effects of trauma and abuse. He also supports those dealing with bipolar difficulties, compassion fatigue and addictive behaviours. His broad experience informs the way he tailors support to what each person brings.

Russell draws on attachment-based ways of thinking to look at how relationships affect wellbeing. He also uses client-centred methods to build a respectful, listening relationship. Cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness practices are used when helpful to change patterns and manage strong emotions.

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not work with international clients at this time. To start, people use the site's sign-up and matching process and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Russell's approaches work online

Russell commonly uses attachment-based and client-centred approaches alongside cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, which can help when patterns in relationships or anger keep repeating. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, listening relationship so people can speak openly and find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours when strong emotions arise.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Russell treats this as a collaborative choice and will talk with each person about goals and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as those details are managed through the site's matching and scheduling steps. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments, fit therapy around work or caregiving, and use shorter check-ins when needed.