About me
Hi there, my name is Russell and I became a counsellor in order to help people that feel stuck in a situation possibly just like yours, to help people in a way that I too have needed help. In the past ten years I’ve worked with countless clients helping them unpack and work through periods of depression or anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues, bereavement - past and very much present and many other issues. My aim is to assist clients through whatever difficulty they may be facing, giving them the tools to get by and granting the support to not feel alone when it feels like others depend on them or they can’t ask others for help.
I feel a large part of the process of counselling involves allowing my client the space to talk through what is on their mind without feeling judged. As a client, you should feel comfortable to say whatever comes to mind without fear of a reaction - and that is the kind of space I try to cultivate.
Equally, I understand that sometimes we hold judgements of ourselves that need to be challenged - and I am not averse to confronting these beliefs in protection of my client.
I am an Integrative Counsellor - what that means for you is that I work closely with you to understand what will best help you, based on what is brought to the sessions.
I am comfortable working with clients from all backgrounds and with many presenting issues, but I also have a special interest in working with Bereavement, and with clients from the LGBTQ+ community.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have always had to find strength to live authentically, but sometimes it can be hard to find that strength. Let me help you by providing an empathic and accepting space where you can be yourself - free from judgement. Whether what you are dealing with comes directly from expressing your sexual orientation or gender identity, or is completely separate, know that you will be treated with dignity and respect when speaking to me.
Loss strikes us all throughout our lives in many ways - the loss of a person, a companion, or even the loss of a job, relationship or hope for the future. Whether thoughts of someone or something feel emotionally painful for you, or you are looking to move on - let me help you through a tough period of time where you may need to reflect, reassess and decide what is next for you.
I may not have met you yet, but I know you are looking here for support - for yourself or for a loved one. I understand that it can take a lot of courage to reach out - whether it is for the first time or reaching out again due to changing circumstances. I intend to reply to any enquiries within 48 hours so you won’t be left waiting for a response, so please - take a moment and fill out the contact form.
Thank you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and have been a member of the BACP since 2016, adhering to their ethical framework.
I have over 5 years of experience in private practice, seeing clients face-to-face, via video call or telephone sessions. I have worked extensively with local councils to provide group sessions as well as individual short term and single session therapy to keyworkers following the Covid-19 pandemic. I also have experience of working with LGBTQ+ charity Intercom Trust in Exeter during this time.
I also have 4 years experience working for the NHS seeing clients in one-on-one short term humanistic counselling in Putney, with prior experience of long term low cost counselling for the charity Counselling for Social Change based in Cornwall.
I have worked with clients from all backgrounds from ages 18+ dealing with a broad range of issues, including but not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bereavement
- LGBTQ+ Issues
- Self-esteem Issues
- Identity Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Stress
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
- Loneliness
- Neurodivergence
I trained at Iron Mill College in Exeter, where I studied both my certificate and Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
All sessions are 50 minutes long.
Face-to-face sessions - £70
I can accept insurance from Bupa and Aviva members - please mention this when you reach out as I will need your pre-authorisation code and some personal details in order to begin our work together.
Teams (video call) and telephone sessions available.
Please drop me an email to discuss
When I work
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Sessions in Croydon available on Monday and Tuesday afternoon/evenings.
All other sessions available at other times listed.
Drop me an email to see if we can arrange something that works for you
