Ruth Dixon, BACP
Ruth Dixon is a counsellor who uses psychodynamic therapy to help people understand patterns that keep causing pain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
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About Ruth
Ruth Dixon is a counsellor who uses psychodynamic therapy to help people understand patterns that keep causing pain. She draws on 20 years of experience in the UK and works in a direct, respectful way. Ruth aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
Ruth helps people who are facing stress and anxiety, and those coping with addictions. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family difficulties, grief and trauma.
Background and approach
Depression, sleep and eating concerns are among the issues she commonly addresses. Her approach focuses on the stories people carry about themselves and their relationships. In sessions she encourages reflection about early experiences and recurring patterns.
The goal is to notice how those patterns affect current feelings and choices. Sessions are shaped to fit each person. Ruth works with what matters most to the individual, whether that means practical coping strategies or deeper exploration of past events.
She emphasises kindness, sensitivity and clear communication throughout the process. Over two decades Ruth has supported people with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and communication problems. She also has experience with the emotional effects of cancer, separation and substance misuse.
Her practice aims to be a steady space for people seeking to make change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 111008 | May 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ruth lists
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Online support
Ruth frames therapy as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide whether deeper exploration or practical coping strategies are the best next step. Together they check in on goals and adapt the approach as needs change over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different circumstances. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can fit short check-ins or reflections between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and daily life while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Ruth works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief and depression.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses psychodynamic therapy, encouraging reflection on past experiences and recurring patterns to understand current feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
Ruth has 20 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and behavioural concerns.
Where is she based and what is her credential?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as provided in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Ruth offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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