- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- ACT and CBT informed
About Ruth
Ruth Richards is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 16 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and life changes. Her practice also includes work around ADHD, compassion fatigue and related concerns.
Ruth describes herself as down-to-earth and listens without judgement. She focuses on building a working relationship where people feel heard and understood. Sessions can be short term or longer term depending on what someone needs.
Her approach is integrative. That means she draws on several methods rather than one fixed model. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ways of working, and client-centred practice to suit the person in front of her.
In practical terms Ruth helps people learn skills to manage everyday stress and to make changes they want in life and relationships. She also supports those processing loss, trauma, adoption and attachment-related challenges, and the strains of caregiving or chronic illness.
People who work with her are asked to engage with self-reflection and practice new behaviours between sessions. She checks pace and direction with each person so therapy fits their needs and goals.
Therapy approaches and how online sessions can fit
Ruth works integratively and draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). ACT helps people name what matters to them and practise small actions that match those values, which can be useful for feeling stuck or overwhelmed. CBT focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and gives practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Ruth will discuss what feels helpful and adapt methods to suit the person’s goals and pace. That conversation is part of early sessions and she checks in as work progresses to make adjustments together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work and busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to choose quieter or more convenient locations and to pace sessions around exams, shifts or parenting duties. Registered or accredited professionals like Ruth aim to help sessions slot into everyday life while keeping the focus on the goals you bring.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does she work with?
Ruth works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem, career issues, ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a down-to-earth, non-judgemental manner and listens actively. Sessions combine talking with practical exercises from different therapy approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults in a variety of concerns and settings.
What are her credentials and location?
Ruth is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English for people outside the UK.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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