Russell Bresgall

Russell Bresgall is a psychotherapist and counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people navigate difficult feelings and situations. He holds BACP registration and brings 12 years of experience to his work. Russell aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters to them and start to make changes.

In sessions he focuses on building trust and understanding so the person in front of him can make sense of their experience. He listens for what is causing distress and helps people reflect on patterns that keep them stuck. This can include issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and problems with sleep or eating.

Russell combines person-centred work with other ways of working to suit each person. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thinking and behaviour, mindfulness to help with grounding and presence, and psychodynamic thinking to look at deeper patterns. He adapts his approach to what the person wants to achieve rather than following a rigid plan.

People have come to him for help with relationship concerns, intimacy-related difficulties, low self-esteem and life direction. He also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, ADHD and issues around addiction and codependency. Sessions aim to help people develop clearer choices and practical steps for change.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions based on the therapist's availability. Russell offers therapy from the United Kingdom and works in English.

Approaches and working online with a person-centred focus

Russell uses a person-centred approach that puts the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. This means the conversation is led by what the person brings, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection to help clarify feelings and choices.

He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small changes to test what works. Mindfulness practices are used to develop simple skills for grounding, managing stress and improving attention in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Russell will discuss goals, preferences and how each method feels in practice, and then tailor sessions so they fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process where plans can change as work progresses.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their techniques for remote sessions so people still get practical tools and supportive conversation.