Reuben Bell

A lot of the people I work with look like they’re holding things together on the outside, but inside it feels very different. You might be overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, being hard on yourself, or struggling in relationships. Sometimes it’s that feeling of not really being settled in who you are.

That’s usually where we start.

I work in an integrative way, with person-centred therapy at the core. That means I’ll meet you where you’re at and we go at your pace. Alongside that, I draw from psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and CBT, depending on what’s helpful.

As someone from a mixed heritage background, I’m aware of how identity, culture, and belonging can shape how you see yourself and relate to others. You don’t need to explain all of that from the beginning.

In sessions, we’ll make sense of what’s going on for you, patterns in relationships, how you speak to yourself, or different parts of you that show up. We can also look at ways to help you feel a bit more steady and in control day to day.

I’ve spent over 7 years working with young people and adults across education, community and criminal justice settings.

If this feels like it fits, feel free to get in touch at reubenbelltherapy@gmail.com.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. You don’t need to come with everything worked out, we can take it one session at a time.

Sessions are a space where you can slow things down and talk openly, without pressure or judgement. Some days might feel clearer than others, and that’s okay, we work with whatever you bring.

I work in a way that is steady, collaborative, and paced around you. There’s no rush to get anywhere quickly, and we can take time to build something that feels safe and useful.

Sessions are currently offered online or by phone only.

My fee is £60 for a 50-minute session. I also offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces at £35.

I offer a free 20-minute initial call, where you can ask any questions and get a sense of whether it feels right to work together. There’s no pressure to continue after that.

In the first session, we’ll talk about what’s brought you to therapy and what’s been going on for you. You don’t need to have it all worked out or know what to say, we can take it from wherever feels easiest.

There’s no pressure to go into everything straight away. Some people talk quite openly from the start, others take a bit more time. Both are completely fine.

As we go, we might start to notice patterns, like how you respond when things feel difficult, how you speak to yourself, or what might be sitting underneath things. There’s no rush with any of it.

My aim is to create a space where you feel comfortable enough to be honest, without feeling judged or pushed. I’ll check in with you as we go, so if something feels like too much or you want to slow things down, we can.

It’s also a chance to get a feel for how it is to sit together and start building something that feels safe and useful. We’ll take it one step at a time.