- 16 years experience
- BACP registered
- Works in English
About Ruth
Ruth Richards is a counsellor with 16 years of practice supporting people through life changes and painful experiences. She brings a down-to-earth manner and a focus on listening closely so people feel understood from the start. Ruth works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, and she also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, career strain and compassion fatigue.
Ruth adapts sessions to each person's pace and needs. She uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method, choosing techniques that suit the problem and the person. That can mean talking through unhelpful thoughts, working on attachment patterns, practising new coping skills, or focusing on values and what matters most.
Her practice encourages practical change alongside emotional understanding. Sessions can help people manage everyday stresses, rebuild after loss, and find clearer ways to handle anger or low self-esteem. Ruth also offers support for people living with ADHD and for those navigating adoption, fostering or caregiver strain.
Ruth is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She sees clients in the United Kingdom and also accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English and tailored to fit individual goals and circumstances.
To begin, Ruth asks clients to commit to honest self-reflection and to work at a pace that feels right. She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can try new behaviours, set realistic goals and take small steps toward a more satisfying life.
Therapy approaches that translate to online work
Ruth commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred principles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships to improve connection and reduce repeated conflict or avoidance, which suits relationship and parenting concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a non-judgemental space so the person can lead the pace and focus of the work.Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Ruth works collaboratively to decide what fits best. She will discuss goals, personal preferences and how different methods might help, then adapt sessions as work progresses to remain practical and goal-focused.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches - like values work from ACT or attachment-focused conversations - are well suited to remote sessions and can be practised between meetings to support steady progress.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Ruth most commonly help people with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties, and also helps with parenting strain, grief, anger and self-esteem concerns.
What is Ruth's way of working in sessions?
Ruth takes an integrative, client-centred approach and adapts techniques to each person's needs and pace. She focuses on listening, practical skills and helping people try new behaviours.
How long has Ruth been practising?
She has 16 years of experience working with people across a wide range of emotional and life difficulties.
Where is Ruth based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can sessions be run in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ruth?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.