- 16 years experience
- BACP registered
- Codependency support
About Ruth
Ruth Richards is a counsellor with 16 years' experience supporting people through change and loss. She offers a steady, down-to-earth presence and listens without judgement. Clients come for many reasons - to manage anxiety, heal from past trauma, rebuild after loss, or cope with everyday stressors - and Ruth adapts sessions to each person's pace and needs.
She focuses on building a trusting relationship first. That lets people feel heard and start to make small, practical changes. Ruth uses a blend of approaches to help clients notice patterns, try new behaviours, and work towards clearer goals.
Sessions can be short or long term depending on what someone wants to achieve. Ruth aims to help people reconnect with themselves, manage difficult emotions, and improve how they handle relationships or parenting challenges. She also offers support for issues such as codependency, grief and compassion fatigue.
Her methods include therapies that look at thoughts and behaviours, attachment and emotional experience, and personal values and meaning. Ruth explains options plainly and works alongside clients to find what helps most. She encourages commitment to self-exploration and practical steps between sessions.
Ruth is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are carried out in English, and she can work with clients who are outside the UK as needed.
How Ruth's approaches fit into online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that match their values. It often supports those dealing with anxiety, low mood or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to manage unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth will talk through different ways of working, listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs. Together you can adjust the focus over time if something feels less helpful.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know which online options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work with a therapist when you are geographically distant from the United Kingdom. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt activities and homework for remote sessions to keep progress moving between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ruth commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus concerns such as codependency, parenting strain and career stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Ruth uses a down-to-earth, non-judgemental style and tailors sessions to each person's pace. She focuses on listening, practical steps and working towards clear goals.
How long has she been practising?
She has 16 years of experience working with people in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Ruth is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients and can work with people who are based outside the United Kingdom.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Session 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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.