Richard Hull , BACP

Richard Hull is a United Kingdom based counsellor who specialises in supporting men with their mental health and wellbeing. He works primarily with men who feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stressed by a range of life pressures, especially those arising from family and relationship problems, loss of direction, or a sense of disconnection from themselves. He holds the BACP credential, a recognised professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, reflecting his training and commitment to established practice standards.

Richard spends time listening to each person’s story and helping them untangle patterns that keep them stuck. He offers a calm, honest and empathetic presence, combining deep listening with practical tools, strategies and insights. Typical areas of work include stress, anxiety, relationships and family difficulties, grief and loss, self esteem and identity concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, anger, depression and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing attachment and abandonment issues, difficulties with communication and control, the aftermath of separation or infidelity, struggles with guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or lack of purpose.

Sessions last 45 minutes and usually begin with a brief review of the previous week before focusing on what feels most important in the moment. Clients can speak as much or as little as they wish while Richard listens closely, asks thoughtful questions and sometimes offers reflections to help notice patterns or connections. He may slow the pace when emotions run high to help people steady their thinking, and he concludes sessions by checking what has been useful and agreeing on any practical steps to carry forward. While lasting change takes time, many experience relief in early sessions simply from having a reliable, nonjudgmental space and someone committed to their progress.

Richard emphasises a relational, straightforward style - being genuine and kind while maintaining professional boundaries - so clients can explore difficult feelings without feeling judged. He aims to help people regain control, rediscover purpose and move toward more manageable, value-aligned ways of living.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work

Richard often draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients online. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work - it helps with issues of identity, self esteem and emotional openness. CBT is a practical, structured approach that examines how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns that maintain stress.

He also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to help clients ground themselves in the present and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention skills that can ease racing thoughts, improve sleep and support emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard collaborates with each client to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the work as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Richard uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text based messaging to provide flexible access to support. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life, reduce travel time and allow ongoing continuity of care when circumstances change. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful therapeutic work through these channels, and Richard tailors his methods to suit each client’s preferred way of connecting.