Counsellor profile
Richard Hull, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Counsellor for men with anxiety and stress
Continue with RichardAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (409992)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Richard supplied to BetterHelp.
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship and family
- CBT and mindfulness
About Richard
BACP. 3 years' experience. Richard Hull works mainly with men who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression and family problems. He helps people talk through what is causing their distress and looks at habits, relationships and thoughts that keep them stuck.
Richard offers 45-minute sessions that begin with a brief review of the week and a decision about what to focus on. Clients are invited to speak freely about whatever matters most that day. He listens closely, asks practical questions and points out patterns or links that might be useful to notice.
He uses straightforward, conversational work to help people respond differently to challenges. That can include ideas, strategies and simple tools to try between sessions. Sessions may slow the pace when tension is high so the client can think more clearly.
Richard aims to restore a clearer sense of direction and purpose. He helps people break out of repetitive cycles and find ways to manage stress, sleep and mood. He also supports work on relationship and parenting concerns as individual issues brought by a client.
He draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Internal Family Systems in ways that suit each person. Change is treated as a process that varies by person; some people feel relief after a session or two, while others prefer longer-term work.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and Richard works from the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Richard uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the client's own perspective, offering listening and reflection so the person can make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach helps with issues of identity, isolation and relationship difficulties.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, behaviours and feelings interact. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and practical problems like sleep or unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these methods to develop simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and calm the mind.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will discuss goals and preferences with each client and agree on methods to try. The decision about techniques and pace is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, use less bandwidth by avoiding video, or book sessions at times that suit work and family commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, grief, self esteem and parenting concerns, among other life challenges.
What is his counselling style?
He uses a conversational, client-centred approach with practical tools and questions to identify patterns and try new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working in counselling and therapy.
Is he a member of a professional body and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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