About Canterbury Counsellor’s training & experience.

I have been a counsellor in the NHS and Hospice sector for over 20 years. Working largely with cancer patients and those with a life-limiting diseases, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges facing those with a serious or long-term illness.

I have taught extensively on bereavement and loss and have counselled many hundreds of grieving relatives throughout my career. You can find out more about me at Counselling Directory (https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/russ-hargreaves).

Whilst much of my counselling work has specialised in cancer, I have also worked extensively with suicide, a range of mental health conditions, sexuality and relationship issues. I currently specialise in working with parents who have lost a baby or child through miscarriage, stillbirth or termination for medical reasons (www.petalscharity.org).

I am a British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Senior Accredited Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor (MBACP Snr Accred). Trained in Integrative Counselling, I draw on my training and experience, using a range of techniques including CBT and Mindfulness.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, I moved my counselling practise entirely online and over the telephone, ensuring that all clients were protected whilst receiving the care they required. Since then, I have returned to counselling in central Canterbury, offering face to face therapy in my private counselling rooms. I offer video sessions using a number of platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp. I can help you to get set up on these systems if you haven’t used them before.

I now also see clients in-person in my therapy room in Central Canterbury. Please view my Location page for details.

As part of my professional registration, I undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) frequently throughout the year. I have done extensive learning on working with couples, LGBTQi+ clients, culture and diversity, trauma, safeguarding both adults and children, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ableism and disablism, eating disorders, anger and aggression , plus working with addiction.

I am trained and accredited Clinical Supervisor which means I also oversee the work of my fellow counsellors and psychotherapists, ensuring that the profession remains as safe as it possibly can be for the benefit of our clients.

if you feel ready to look into whether counselling is right for you, then please get in touch