Richard Hull, BACP

Richard Hull works primarily with men who feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck by the pressures of family life, relationships and shifting responsibilities. He focuses on helping clients whose minds are constantly racing, who feel weighed down by many problems at once, or who have lost a sense of direction and purpose. Many of the men he supports describe feeling low, disconnected from their identity, or exhausted by relationship tensions, and he provides a calm space to explore those experiences.

In sessions Richard will take the time needed to hear a full account of what is causing distress, looking closely at habits, relationships and patterns of thought that keep someone feeling stuck. He combines practical tools and strategies with reflective listening to help people notice new ways of responding, steady themselves when stress is high, and begin to reset their sense of purpose. His work can include short-term goals or an ongoing therapeutic relationship depending on what each client finds most helpful.

Richard’s manner aims to be honest, kind and genuine so that clients can develop trust and confidence in the therapeutic relationship while also benefiting from the structure and boundaries that come from his training. He offers support, practical ideas and insights drawn from approaches including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy and Internal Family Systems. Sessions last 45 minutes and typically begin with a brief review of the previous week before focusing on what matters most in the moment. Clients may talk as much or as little as they like while Richard listens closely, asks focused questions, and occasionally reflects back patterns or connections that may be useful to notice. Toward the end of each session they check what has been covered and, if relevant, agree on practical steps to try between meetings.

Therapy is not a quick fix, and lasting change usually takes time, but many men notice a sense of relief after the first one or two sessions simply from having a supportive, nonjudgmental space. For some people a few sessions are enough to address a particular difficulty, while others find ongoing therapy helps them respond to life with more ease and clarity. Richard is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.