Richard Hull, BACP

Richard Hull is a counsellor who specialises in supporting men through periods of overwhelm, anxiety, depression and stress. He often works with clients facing family difficulties, relationship strain or a loss of direction, helping those who feel stuck, disillusioned or uncertain about their purpose.

Richard offers clients time and space to explain in depth what is causing their distress. He listens closely to each story, explores unhealthy habits and recurring thought patterns, and looks for practical ways to break cycles that keep people feeling trapped. Alongside attentive listening, he offers tools, strategies and insights designed to help clients respond differently to life’s pressures and to re-establish a clearer sense of direction.

His style is grounded in honesty, kindness and an undramatic authenticity intended to feel like the trust and ease of a close friend while maintaining professional boundaries informed by his training in counselling and therapy. Sessions last 45 minutes and typically begin with a brief review of the previous week before agreeing what feels most important to address that day. Clients may speak as much or as little as they wish; Richard's role is to ask useful questions, reflect back helpful observations and, when needed, slow the pace to allow clearer thinking.

Therapy is presented as a process rather than a quick fix. Many men say they experience relief after the first one or two sessions simply from having someone listen without judgment. For some a short course of work is sufficient, while others find ongoing sessions helpful. Over time clients commonly gain greater self-understanding, improved responses to stress and more harmonious relationships, alongside a clearer sense of values and purpose. Richard is accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which represents standards for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Richard draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a warm, non-directive space where the client sets the pace and the therapist offers empathic understanding - an approach that helps people who feel stuck, uncertain about identity, or burdened by shame or isolation. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practise practical strategies that reduce anxiety, low mood and stress in everyday life. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these approaches to cultivate present-moment awareness and calm, which can be useful for racing thoughts, sleep difficulties and emotional reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard works collaboratively with each person to explore what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences, and he tailors methods as those needs evolve. This collaborative attitude seeks to find the best fit rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people balancing work, family and other commitments. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, clients can access regular support with greater flexibility and convenience. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain continuity of care with registered professionals who can adapt sessions to individual circumstances.