Counsellor profile
Ruth Richards, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment based work
About Ruth
Counsellor Ruth Richards is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 16 years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and related difficulties. Ruth also helps with anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
Ruth describes her way of working as down-to-earth and practical. She listens actively and adapts session pace to each person. Sessions can focus on understanding past events, learning coping skills, or improving how someone manages day-to-day pressures.
Her background is in integrative counselling, which means she draws on several methods rather than only one. That allows her to use techniques that fit a person's needs at different stages of work together. She offers both short-term and longer-term counselling.
In practice Ruth aims to build a reliable working relationship with clients. Early sessions often look at what keeps problems going and what the client hopes to change. From there she and the client agree on practical steps and ways of working that suit them.
Ruth works with adults across a wide range of concerns including adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic pain or illness, codependency and communication problems. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How Ruth uses her approaches in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then act in line with what matters to them. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, low mood and decisions about values and direction in life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to build new coping skills for everyday problems like anxiety or depression.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how earlier care affects current connections. This approach is often used when people want to understand relationship difficulties, attachment issues or problems rooted in earlier experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree what to try based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can mix ways of working as needed, so the approach can change over time.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not specify exact options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to deliver the same kinds of practical exercises and reflective conversations they do in person.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and family concerns among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach and adapts methods to each person's pace and needs, combining practical skills and reflective work.
What experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life problems.
Is she registered with a professional body and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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