Richard Hull, BACP

Richard Hull is a counsellor who focuses on supporting men through periods of anxiety, stress, low mood and life transitions. With three years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom - he works with men who feel overwhelmed by family pressures, relationship difficulties, or a loss of direction and purpose.

He commonly helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, issues with self-esteem, disrupted sleep and eating patterns, parenting challenges, anger, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, addiction, feelings of emptiness, fatherhood difficulties, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

Richard creates a calm space where clients can describe their experience without pressure. He uses a straightforward, warm manner to listen deeply, reflect on patterns, and offer practical tools, strategies and perspectives that support change. Sessions are forty-five minutes long and typically begin with a short review of the previous week before focusing on what feels most important in the moment. Clients may speak as much or as little as they wish while he asks clarifying questions and offers observations that help with insight and clearer thinking.

Change is approached as a steady process rather than a quick fix. Many men notice relief after the first one or two sessions simply by having someone attentive and nonjudgemental on their side. Over time, Richard supports clients to respond to challenges with greater confidence, rebuild relationships, and regain a clearer sense of identity and direction.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Richard draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness therapy to support people online. Client-centered therapy focuses on building an empathic, nonjudgemental relationship where the client’s experience guides the work - this approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and understood while exploring identity, relationships and personal values. CBT is a practical, structured approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers techniques to manage anxiety, low mood, unhelpful habits and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity, improve sleep and help with emotional regulation during periods of overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Richard works collaboratively with each person to decide what fits best. He will discuss goals, preferences and the practicalities of therapy and adapt methods as treatment progresses so clients feel involved in shaping their own care.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life. These options provide flexibility and accessibility so clients can connect with registered professionals from home or while travelling and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.