- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- CBT and mindfulness
About Ross
Ross Wykes is an Integrative Counsellor registered with NCPS and has three years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem and coping with major life changes. Ross uses plain language and practical tools so people can feel understood and begin making changes fast.
Ross draws on several therapeutic approaches to respond to each person's situation. He looks at everyday influences like work, diet and relationships as well as personal values and needs. Sessions aim to identify what is maintaining the problem and to build small, manageable steps towards improvement.
Because he speaks from lived experience of depression and anxiety, Ross often blends skills-based work with conversations about meaning and motivation. That can mean using evidence-informed techniques to reduce distress alongside reflective work about patterns such as attachment or control issues.
People who come to Ross tend to want clear ideas to try between sessions. He helps set practical goals and checks progress regularly. This approach is aimed at people who prefer a direct and collaborative style rather than long, open-ended therapy.
Ross supports individuals dealing with issues connected to addiction, eating and food-related concerns, guilt and shame, isolation and life-purpose questions. He encourages straightforward planning and skill practice so everyday life can feel more manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective and relies on open listening and support to help them find their own answers. It is often useful for building confidence and clarifying values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps by identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and testing small experiments to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance and can help where intense emotions or impulsive behaviours are present.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ross will discuss options with the person and decide together which methods to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is reviewed as therapy progresses so techniques can be adjusted.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer sessions that support on-screen work such as shared exercises or mindfulness practice. Talk with Ross about what works best for scheduling and how to shape sessions to fit everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses an integrative, practical style that mixes client-centred conversation with skills-based techniques such as CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does he have?
Ross has three years of experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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