Ruth Barrett, BACP
Ruth Barrett is a counsellor who helps people facing grief, trauma, relationship difficulties and depression.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
- +3 more
About Ruth
Ruth Barrett is a counsellor who helps people facing grief, trauma, relationship difficulties and depression. She speaks plainly and listens carefully so clients can talk about painful experiences. Ruth offers a calm space where people can start at their own pace and explore what feels important to them.
Ruth trained in person-centred counselling and holds a Master’s in Clinical Counselling. She is an Accredited Registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP.
Background and approach
Her background includes many years of teaching with young people, which informs her understanding of how childhood adversity shapes later life. Her practice pays particular attention to complex trauma, adverse childhood experiences and attachment. Ruth also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and attachment-based thinking when these suit a person’s needs.
She aims to blend methods to match each person rather than follow a single formula. Ruth has worked in personal counselling and with a charity in Chester, supporting people referred by health and social services. This range of settings has helped her work with many kinds of loss, abuse and relationship breakdown.
Initial sessions are offered so people can try counselling and decide how to continue. Ruth keeps a steady, compassionate approach and offers both short blocks of work and longer open-ended counselling depending on what a person prefers.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386766 | April 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 Ruth works with
Everything Ruth lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit. She is willing to adapt the mix of approaches over time as needs change and progress becomes clearer.
Online therapy with Ruth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit people who prefer brief, flexible contact or want to reflect in writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and other daily commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Ruth help with?
She supports people struggling with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. Additional concerns include attachment issues, codependency, loneliness and panic.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Ruth works in a person-centred way that prioritises listening and empathy. She combines this with CBT, psychodynamic and attachment-informed ideas when useful for the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of counselling experience working in independent practice and with a charity supporting referrals from health and social services.
What qualifications and professional standing does she hold?
Ruth holds a Master’s in Clinical Counselling and is an Accredited Registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
Ruth offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do sessions cost and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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