Ruth Richards, BACP
Ruth Richards is a BACP counsellor with 16 years' experience supporting people through difficult times.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Ruth
Ruth Richards is a BACP counsellor with 16 years' experience supporting people through difficult times. She describes herself as down-to-earth and listens without judgment. Ruth helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying pain from past events.
She aims to tailor sessions to each person's pace and needs. She begins by building a strong, respectful relationship so people feel heard and understood. Ruth offers both short-term and longer-term counselling, depending on what someone wants to work on.
Background and approach
Her practice focuses on practical change as well as emotional healing. Ruth uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. Sessions may include looking at thoughts and behaviours, noticing patterns in relationships, and finding values that guide choices.
She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief and depression, and also supports parenting and career-related struggles. Her style is collaborative and creative, helping people set realistic goals and try new ways of coping. People can expect gentle challenge alongside active listening.
Ruth encourages self-exploration and practical steps that make daily life more manageable. She also works with more specific issues like attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care experiences, neurodiversity concerns such as autism, and long-term health challenges. Ruth adapts techniques from different therapies to meet individual needs and help clients move forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 108050 | 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
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ruth lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. This approach helps when relationship difficulties, abandonment or attachment issues are getting in the way of close connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and Ruth works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals and preferences. She will discuss possible ways of working and adjust the mix of techniques as therapy progresses, so the plan fits the person's life and concerns.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation when it suits, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging are useful for people who prefer written reflection, need quick access between sessions, or want a flexible way to stay in touch. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments while working with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Ruth commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, as well as relationship and parenting strains. Ruth also works with career issues, self-esteem, anger and neurodiversity-related concerns such as autism and ADHD.
What is Ruth's therapeutic style like?
Ruth describes her style as down-to-earth and non-judgemental, combining active listening with practical techniques. She tailors sessions to each person's pace and needs and encourages goal-setting and skills practice.
How much experience does she have?
Ruth has 16 years of experience working with people in counselling and psychotherapy settings. She has a history of helping clients through both short-term and longer-term work.
What professional credentials does Ruth hold and where is she based?
Ruth is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Ruth?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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