Welcome to Breakthrough2Change Counselling
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: Emotion-Focused Counselling for adults to help with emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and more
COUPLE THERAPY: Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy to help to restore connection & overcome conflict & distress in couple relationships
About Me
Russell is an accredited professional Counsellor / Psychotherapist with a MSc degree in Person-Centred Experiential (PCE) Psychotherapy. He also has a diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is a Certified Emotion-Focused Therapist for individuals (EFT-I). Currently working in private practice, from his home near Boston in Lincolnshire, he offers counselling/psychotherapy for adult clients including individuals, couples and family members. Sessions can take place online or in-person.
Previously, Russell was a registered nurse for almost 20 years and gained a wealth of experience helping and supporting others through their mental health difficulties and emotional distress. Following his nursing career, Russell joined the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service and was employed as a Counsellor. Here he was a Counsellor for patients who suffered with depression.
Russell was then trained in Couple Therapy for depression and went on to study and pursue further trainings in Emotion Focused Therapy, Dynamic Emotion Focused therapy, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy.
Russell believes that the bedrock for all 'good therapy' is the therapist's ability and capacity to offer a genuine, caring, empathic and accepting therapeutic relationship for each and every client. This is the core ethos of the Person-Centred Approach and is the solid foundation for all Emotionally Focused Therapy. The main models of therapy which inform Russell's practice in psychotherapy and counselling are humanistic, experiential and emotion focused.
- MSc degree in Person-Centred and Experiential Psychotherapy (2018)
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2014)
- Certificate in Counselling (1996)
- Qualified practitioner in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression in (2021)
- Qualified practitioner in Couple Therapy for Depression (2022)
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy: (EFIT) Level 1 training in 2021 (Sue Johnson’s model)
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy: (EFIT) Level 2 training in 2021 (Sue Johnson’s model)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 1 in 2017 (Les Greenberg's model)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 2 in 2018 (Les Greenberg's model)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 3 in 2020-2021 (Les Greenberg's model)
- Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Externship in 2021 (Sue Johnson’s model)
- Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (Core Skills) in 2021 an Advanced Training Program (Sue Johnson's model)
- Schema Therapy Foundations: Theory and Core Skills (2022)
- Advanced Schema Therapy for Complex Cases (2023)
- Dynamic Emotion Focused therapy (DEFT) Certificate in 2024 (Susan Warren Warshow’s model)
- AEDP - Immersion (2025)
- Emotionally-Focused Family Therapy - Level 1 and 2 (2025)
- Certified Emotion-Focused Therapist for individuals (2026)
Counselling in Lincolnshire
As a counsellor/psychotherapist my main aim is to provide a healing relationship for all those who seek my help. I combine what I consider to be the best of 'person-centred approach' with 'emotion focused therapies'. My intention is to offer all clients my caring attention which is both compassionate, empathic and non-judgemental. This way of being creates 'safety' in the relationship between client and therapist. Safety supports clients to focus their attention inwards and to explore what is troubling them and to share with the therapist how they are being emotionally impacted.
The therapist will 'walk alongside' the client as they explore their inner world by sensing into their feelings and responding to what the client experiences in the here-and-now. The therapist endeavours to be a therapeutic partner and a trust-worthy companion as clients encounter what John Bowlby refers to as their "...frightening, alien and unacceptable emotion". It is only with the client's permission that the therapist can do this. Clients who go deeper into their emotional selves below 'surface level' are often rewarded with rich discoveries and resources they never knew they had.
In this therapy the therapist is not taking an 'expert role' as if they know what is best for the client but they are an 'expert' in helping clients to process their feelings and to move through them and toward new ways of being and experiencing. The therapist is an 'advocate' for those feelings which are often more subtle, hidden or silenced behind various blocks, defences or shame. With the therapist's help these feelings are accessed in therapy, making change and growth possible.
So as your therapist it would be an honour to work with you and be trusted with your story. I will pay attention to the the problems you bring to work on in therapy and will join with you as we work together to help you find your best way forward. I will not 'push' you in any way or try to convince you what direction to take, but I will be your therapeutic partner, taking this journey with you, sometimes 'following' you as you share with me your difficulties and distress, but also being your 'guide' at specific moments to help you work through your pain and find relief from your emotional distress and suffering.
If you are grappling with anxiety, struggling with depression, suffering the effects of past trauma, or experiencing couple or family relational distress I am here for you. Emotion Focused therapy is a researched-informed psychological therapy for individuals, couples and families. It is becoming more and more widely known and is one of the main alternatives to CBT therapy. Please feel free to contact me to learn more or to book your first session.
Contact Me
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07756 814388 or 01205 871144 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
MY LOCATION
Online sessions are via Zoom. In-person sessions take place in a designated therapy room at the Old Coach and Horses in Wrangle which is easily accessible from areas such as Lincolnshire, Skegness, Spilsby and Woodhall Spa.
FEES
Individual therapy sessions are £40
Couple therapy sessions are £50
Family therapy sessions are £50
Sessions can be in-person or online or a mixture of both.
Payment can be made in cash or by completing a bank transfer. Please ensure payment is made on the day the therapy session.
The therapist can be contacted by email or if you prefer please feel free to call on the number provided to book your first appointment.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION
Payment can be made in cash or by bank transfer. Please ensure payment is made promptly on the day the therapy is provided.
Cancellations which are made less than 24 hours before the booked session will still be charged.
Frequently Asked Questions
My therapeutic approach brings together Person‑Centred Experiential Therapy (PCE), Emotion‑Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dynamic Emotion‑Focused Therapy (DEFT). Each of these models offers something essential — and together, they create a deeply attuned, emotionally transformative way of working.
Your first session is a gentle settling‑in.
We talk about what brings you here, what you’re hoping for, and what feels difficult right now.
There’s no pressure to tell your whole story — we go at your pace, with care.
Sessions last 60 to 75 minutes
Most people come weekly, especially at the beginning, because it helps build momentum and emotional safety.
We can adjust the rhythm as your needs change.
Sessions are £40 for individuals and £50 for couples or families.
I’ll always be transparent about fees, cancellations, and availability so you feel grounded and informed.
Yes — Confidentiality is central to therapy.
The only times I may need to share information are if:
- someone is at serious risk of harm, or
- I am legally required to do so
If possible, I will always talk with you first so you feel included and supported.
Yes.
I support people with a wide range of emotional experiences, including:
- anxiety and overwhelm
- low mood or self‑criticism
- trauma and difficult past experiences
- relationship patterns that feel stuck or painful
- emotional numbness or disconnection
If you’re unsure whether your situation “counts”, it does. If it matters to you, it matters here.
You can get in touch through the contact form, by email, or by phone.
If you’re in Boston or the surrounding villages, we can arrange an in‑person appointment; otherwise, online sessions are always available.
Absolutely.
Therapy is your space, and you’re in charge of the pace and duration.
We’ll check in regularly to make sure the work feels right for you.
Your information is treated with the same gentleness and confidentiality as the rest of your therapeutic work. I only collect what I genuinely need to support you, and everything is stored securely in line with UK law, including the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. You stay in control of your data, and you’re always welcome to ask how it’s used or held.
If you are worried about how your data is handled, please contact me first.
I will always take your concerns seriously.
If you feel your concern has not been resolved, you can contact:
The Information Commission
(Previously the ICO — renamed under the DUAA)
Website: ico.org.uk
You have the right to do this at any time.
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