Russell Bloom, BACP
Calm, story-led counselling for life challenges
Details
| Name | Russell Bloom |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 17 |
About Russell
Russell Bloom is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and loss. He also supports clients dealing with depression, addiction, trauma and intimacy issues. He writes plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for anyone who is unsure about therapy.
Russell works in a way that centres the person in front of him. He listens to each person's story and adapts conversations to their needs.
Background and approach
He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion as the work progresses. His approach draws on narrative ideas, attachment-based thinking and client-centred practice. That means he pays attention to how life stories shape current problems, how important relationships affect coping, and how a person’s own goals guide therapy.
Sessions emphasise practical discussion and clear goals. People can expect gentle challenge alongside problem-solving and skills they can use between sessions. Russell will tailor plans to each person's situation rather than applying a single template.
He has 17 years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. He encourages people to take small steps at a pace that feels right and to ask questions about how the work will proceed.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Russell works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 counseling
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Russell directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Russell directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment ideas shape online therapy
Russell draws on Narrative Therapy to help people tell and revisit their life stories, spotting patterns that keep problems going and identifying small story changes that can make a difference. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how close relationships influence feelings and coping, which can be useful for anxiety, grief and intimacy issues. Client-Centred practice underpins his work, emphasising listening, respect and letting the person’s own goals guide each session.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and then shape sessions around their needs and preferences. The aim is a collaborative process where method follows the person rather than the other way round.
Online sessions come in several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions for when bandwidth is limited, live chat for quicker check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel and to choose the mode that feels most comfortable for each conversation.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Russell help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and related struggles such as self-esteem, anger and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, person-centred style that listens to life stories and works collaboratively on goals. Sessions mix listening, reflection and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and practical problems.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can people abroad work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not take international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to what suits the person best.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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