About Ruth
My Training
As an Integrative Counsellor, I am trained in a range of approaches, which means we can combine a number of therapies to find what feels most beneficial to you.
I am particularly experienced in Compassion Focused Therapy which can be really helpful if you are very hard on yourself and perhaps speaking to yourself in a critical way.
I am also trained in Person-Centred theory, where you, as the client, are valued and supported, without judgement to find the solutions to your problems. We may draw on Attachment Theory to explore the past and maybe discover how experiences from childhood have impacted you. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a useful tool to navigate unhelpful thinking patterns or overthinking.
Our body often holds tension from our life experiences, and I have further training in somatic techniques such as breathwork, gentle movement and meditation to help with grounding and emotional regulation. I am happy to incorporate this into your counselling session if you would like to.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP Accredited)
- Advanced Compassion Focused Therapy - The Compassionate Mind Foundation
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
- I am an LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist
- Certificate in Working with Couples – Therapy Institute
- BSc Psychology (Hons)
- PGCE
Member organisations
- British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
About Me
I have always loved travel, discovering and exploring new cultures, understanding how people live, their values and, of course, enjoying the sunshine. I’m still enthusiastic about travel but much more grounded, having had my family and worked as a teacher for many years.
After my own life-changing counselling journey, I feel so grateful to have been able to train as a counsellor and share my passion with others. During my five years at a counselling agency, I worked with and developed meaningful therapeutic relationships with a diverse range of people and their challenges. I now have my wonderful private practice, where you are so welcome.
I am committed to seeking insights for my work as a counsellor, I read widely and attend many courses, particularly about how we can cultivate compassion for ourselves, which can support us in so many ways.
