Ruth Gus, BACP
Ruth Gus is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Ruth
Ruth Gus is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, or low mood. Ruth also supports people facing trauma, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem struggles.
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba. Ruth prefers to create a calm, open space where people can speak honestly without being judged. She encourages gentle curiosity about what lies behind difficult feelings.
Background and approach
People are helped to name their priorities and take small, practical steps that match their values and goals. Her work often focuses on patterns that start in early relationships, such as attachment or abandonment issues, and how those patterns affect current partnerships and communication.
She also supports people coping with major life changes, caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, and the emotional impacts of separation or family conflict. Ruth uses a client-centred stance, listening first and following each person’s lead. She draws on motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and build motivation for change.
Together those approaches support people to identify realistic next steps and stay committed to them. People choosing Ruth can expect straightforward, compassionate conversations and practical guidance when needed. The focus is on helping each person move toward a steadier, more manageable day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 94595 | November 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ruth lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and strengthens their readiness to take action. It uses respectful conversation to uncover personal values and small, achievable steps. This approach can be helpful for coping with life changes, improving sleep habits, managing anger or making career shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's needs, goals and preferences. Sessions may shift over time as priorities change.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for brief check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for people who prefer written reflection or need flexible check-ins across the week. Registered and accredited professionals use these formats to increase access and make it easier to keep therapy consistent.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Ruth commonly help with?
Ruth supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and career concerns.
What is Ruth's therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centred and non-judgemental, focusing on listening and following each person’s pace. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and build motivation for change.
How long has she been practising?
Ruth has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba, and she is able to work with international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Ruth offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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