Guy Ridgway, BACP
Guy Ridgway is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based techniques alongside human-centred ways of listening.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Self Esteem
- +4 more
About Guy
Guy Ridgway is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based techniques alongside human-centred ways of listening. He draws on five years of experience and a BACP registration to help people manage depression, anxiety and stress. He aims for straightforward conversations and achievable steps rather than clinical jargon.
He mainly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of behaving. He also brings person-centred ideas, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt influences into sessions so people feel heard and understood.
Background and approach
These approaches are used together to suit each person’s needs. Guy has worked with people facing low mood, low motivation and self-criticism, plus sleeping problems and difficulties with self‑esteem. He also supports people dealing with bipolar mood changes, addiction recovery and the emotional effects of trauma and abuse.
He has experience with long-term health conditions, chronic pain and concerns about body image. He speaks from both professional and lived experience as someone who is autistic and who has ADHD and dyslexia. That perspective shapes how he talks about neurodiversity and how he adapts ways of working to make sessions clearer and more manageable.
Sessions aim to be practical. Conversations include goal-setting, small experiments to try between sessions, and checking what works. Guy offers a warm, non-judgemental space and focuses on what a person wants to change next.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409804 | August 2026 |
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 Guy works with
Everything Guy lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Online support
He also draws on person-centred ways of working that prioritise listening and the person’s own goals, and on Transactional Analysis or Gestalt ideas to help people understand patterns in relationships and present-moment experience. These human-centred approaches help when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of feelings and personal history.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, test what helps, and adapt methods based on how a person responds. Together they decide which tools to use and when to change course.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for a more conversational session, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text allows brief check-ins and written reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments or travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Guy help address?
He helps people with depression, anxiety, stress and sleeping problems. He also works on self-esteem, bipolar mood issues and related concerns such as isolation, guilt and life purpose.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside person-centred, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt influences. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation tailored to each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. His background includes work in addiction recovery and supporting people with neurodiverse conditions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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