I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and clinical supervisor with over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples, young people and families.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, grief and family and parenting difficulties.
I also specialise in relationships and couples therapy, supporting partners through communication challenges, infidelity, trust issues, separation, divorce and life transitions.
My approach is warm and collaborative, using evidence based approaches including Systemic Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients explore patterns, improve communication, find solutions and build resilience.
I encourage reflection between sessions and I aim to create a safe space where clients feel understood while developing tools for everyday life.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Fertility issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Sexual assault and abuse
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #176683
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Ruth totally gets me. I cannot describe it any other way. From day one I've felt so supported and understood, and she has the most helpful tools! 10/10
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very friendly empathetic and caring therapist
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Ruth for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I already feel so much better after just two sessions with Ruth - she is listening, caring and understanding without being patronising, helps me see different points of view and gives me practical ways to approach problems or difficulties I have. I would highly recommend Ruth
Written on Jun 04, 2025 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks