Counsellor profile
Ruth Gus, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- English and Yoruba
About Ruth
Counsellor Ruth Gus is a BACP member with 15 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, depression and related issues.
Ruth keeps sessions straightforward. She listens without judgement and helps people talk through what matters to them. Conversations focus on practical steps as well as feelings, so people can try things between sessions and see what helps.
Her work often covers family and relationship problems, grief, loss and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and workplace or career stress. Additional areas she pays attention to include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency and communication difficulties.
Ruth uses a client-centred approach that puts the person’s concerns at the centre of the work. She also draws on motivational interviewing techniques to help people consider change and take realistic steps towards goals. These methods are explained in simple terms during early sessions so people know what to expect.
Sessions are conducted in English and Yoruba where needed. Ruth works with people across a range of life stages and situations and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial appointment.
How Ruth uses client-centred and motivational approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s concerns at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens and reflects what is said, helping people clarify their feelings and decide what matters most. This approach is useful for relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem and ongoing emotional stress.Motivational Interviewing is about helping people consider change and take small steps. It uses practical conversation to explore where someone feels stuck and to build confidence for real-life adjustments. This approach often helps with behaviour change, coping strategies and career or lifestyle decisions.
Choosing the right method is part of the early work. Ruth will talk with clients about their needs, preferences and goals and agree a way of working together. She treats the choice as collaborative and will review it as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caring duties or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins, telephone-only meetings when bandwidth is low, and sessions that do not require travelling to an appointment. These practical benefits can help people maintain regular contact with a counsellor while managing everyday commitments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Yoruba
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and sleep problems.
What kind of approach does she use in sessions?
She uses client-centred methods and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on listening, practical steps and helping people decide on changes they want to try.
How much experience does she have?
Ruth has 15 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Check the matching process to confirm any time zone arrangements before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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