Russell Bloom
Practical, respectful therapy for life’s hard moments
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About Russell
Russell Bloom helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss. He works with issues including depression, addictions, trauma, intimacy concerns and anger. He also supports people dealing with self-esteem, career decisions and life changes.
Russell holds BACP and brings 17 years of experience in the United Kingdom. In sessions he aims for clear, respectful conversation. He listens first and then agrees goals with each person.
The tone is practical and compassionate, with space to talk through feelings and to try small changes between meetings.
Background and approach
Russell draws on several approaches to shape his work. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centred ways to follow what the person finds most important, and cognitive behavioural techniques to address thinking and behaviour. He also uses existential questions about meaning and mindfulness practices to build calm and focus.
People can expect flexible discussion about what has helped before and what needs to change now. The therapist will tailor sessions and a plan to each person’s situation rather than offering a fixed package. That might mean short-term practical work or a longer conversation about life direction.
Russell’s background includes many years supporting people through family conflict, bereavement, addictions and end-of-life concerns. He aims to combine steady presence with practical steps so that people leave sessions with clearer next actions.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 17
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 22079
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Russell's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Russell works with
Everything Russell lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Russell lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Russell works online
He also works in a client-centred way, which means the conversation follows what matters most to the person. With this style the therapist reflects what is shared and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test small behaviour changes that can reduce anxiety or lift mood.
Finding the right method is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then suggest an approach or mix of approaches. That choice can shift as progress is made, and the plan is reviewed together.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can help people fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed and avoid travel. It also makes it easier to include mindfulness exercises, worksheets or brief behavioural tasks between sessions to support day-to-day change.
Questions and answers
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, depression and addictions, plus a wide range of related issues.
What is the general therapeutic style?
The style is warm and practical. He listens closely, sets shared goals, and combines talking with small, practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
He has 17 years of professional experience working with people across a range of emotional and life challenges in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions possible?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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