Canterbury Counsellor Dr Russ Hargreaves

Canterbury Counsellor Dr Russ Hargreaves

About

Dr Russ Hargreaves is an experienced and accredited counsellor based in central Canterbury, with over 20 years of practice in the NHS and hospice sector. Throughout his career, Russ has specialised in working with cancer patients and individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, gaining a profound understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges they encounter.

In addition to this specialism, he has extensive experience supporting people through bereavement and loss. He has counselled hundreds of grieving relatives and has taught widely on these topics. Russ also works with a broad range of mental health issues including suicide prevention, sexuality, relationship concerns, infertility, and health anxiety. More recently, he focuses on supporting parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination for medical reasons, working closely with organisations such as PETALS Charity.

Russ is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, holding senior accreditation (MBACP Snr Accred). He trained in Integrative Counselling, which allows him to adapt his approach to suit each client’s needs. His therapeutic toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques, among others.

Services

Dr Hargreaves offers counselling both in person and online, making his services accessible to a wide range of clients. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, he has provided remote therapy via video platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WhatsApp. He is happy to assist clients unfamiliar with these technologies to get set up. Now, he also welcomes clients to his private therapy rooms in central Canterbury for face-to-face sessions.

His counselling is client-centred and integrative, tailored to the individual’s unique experiences and goals. He works compassionately with clients facing grief, anxiety, trauma, infertility, relationship difficulties, and more. In addition to individual therapy, Russ offers clinical supervision to fellow counsellors and psychotherapists. This ensures professional standards remain high and that clients receive safe, ethical care.

Additional Information Canterbury Counsellor Dr Russ

Russ commits to ongoing professional development, regularly engaging in training to broaden his expertise. Recent learning includes working with couples, LGBTQI+ clients, trauma, safeguarding adults and children, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ableism, disablism, eating disorders, anger management, and addiction.

If you are looking for a skilled, compassionate counsellor in Canterbury with specialist knowledge in bereavement, chronic illness, and diverse mental health issues, Dr Russ Hargreaves offers supportive and professional care. You can find more details and contact information on his website or via Counselling Directory.

Russ’s dedication to his clients and profession ensures that each person receives personalised, ethical therapy aimed at improving wellbeing and helping clients navigate life’s challenges.