Gail Rickaby, BACP
Gail Rickaby is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Gail
Gail Rickaby is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also helps with self-esteem, motivation and confidence so clients can find clearer footing in daily life. Gail works online using conversations that focus on practical next steps and emotional understanding.
She uses an attachment-based outlook to notice how past relationships shape current reactions. That helps when people struggle with intimacy, jealousy or trust.
Background and approach
Gail also draws on client-centred methods to make sessions led by the person in front of her, focusing on what matters most to them. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals. Those steps can be useful for issues such as panic attacks, addictions, or coping with life changes.
Trauma-focused methods are brought in when past harm needs careful attention and pacing. Gail has eight years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practices from the United Kingdom and holds sessions in English.
Typical work involves talking through current problems, identifying patterns and testing short-term changes between sessions. Gail encourages clients to build on strengths and develop practical coping strategies. She invites a collaborative approach so people feel they can steer the work at a sensible pace.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 371256 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Gail works with
Everything Gail lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Gail lists
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Online support
She also uses solution-focused strategies to set clear, small goals and test what works between sessions. That approach is helpful for practical problems like panic attacks, coping with life changes or addictive patterns. Gail will discuss which approaches feel most helpful and adapt them to each person’s situation so the work fits their aims and pace.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break during a working day. Live chat and messaging make it easier to check in between calls or for those who prefer typed conversation. These options offer flexibility so people can fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while working with a registered professional.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Gail commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse as well as self-esteem and motivation problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and person-led with an emphasis on practical steps. Conversations balance emotional understanding with small changes to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have working in counselling?
Gail has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addictions, grief and panic attacks.
What credentials and region are associated with Gail?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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