Richard Hull, BACP

Richard Hull is a BACP counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety and low mood. He presents as warm and straightforward and gives time for clients to explain what they are going through. Sessions are 45 minutes and usually begin with a short review of the week and a plan for what to cover. Richard aims to make talking easier for people who feel overwhelmed, directionless or stuck. He listens without pressure, asks helpful questions and points out patterns that might be keeping someone trapped. He also offers practical ideas to try between sessions when those seem useful. His background combines client-centred listening with psychological tools. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. He also brings in mindfulness to calm busy minds and Internal Family Systems ideas to look at the different parts of someone's inner life. In a typical session the focus is decided together. Clients can talk as much or as little as they like. Sometimes the pace is slowed to help clarity when feelings are tense, and sessions end with a short check on what was useful and any next steps to try. Richard works with a broad range of concerns including relationships, family issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, anger and parenting strains. He also supports people dealing with control problems, abandonment and questions about life purpose. He has three years' experience and practices in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat or messaging.

How his approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The counsellor offers an accepting, non-judgemental space where the client's priorities guide each session. This approach suits someone who needs to talk things through and feel listened to.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioural changes to test new ways of responding. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and problems like sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will explore what you need, what feels comfortable and what you want to achieve. He uses that as a basis to choose or combine methods in collaboration with you rather than rigidly following one model.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging offers flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues for fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or need brief, frequent contact. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life, while still accessing registered or accredited professionals and the same therapeutic work done in person.