Raymond Guddah, BACP

Raymond Guddah is a United Kingdom based therapist with 15 years of clinical experience working across community and residential rehabilitation settings and within mental health services. He trained with several educational institutions in the UK and is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP, a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Raymond is a qualified psychodynamic and addictions therapist with a strong background in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, bringing an integrative approach to issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

His practice is informed by international experience, having worked with clients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and he accepts clients from the United Kingdom and abroad. Raymond’s therapeutic style is interactive and person-centred, grounded in respect, sensitivity and compassion while promoting self-efficacy. He works with each person to develop a tailored treatment plan that reflects their unique circumstances and goals. For those ready to make changes, Raymond offers collaborative support to begin that process and to navigate the steps toward meaningful progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Raymond Guddah

Raymond draws on Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and he also uses Motivational Interviewing when working with issues related to addiction and change. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and emotional patterns influence present thoughts and relationships, which can help with trauma, relationship struggles and long-standing emotional issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress and to develop practical coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore their readiness for change and strengthen their own motivation when addressing addictions or ambivalence about change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Raymond works with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. He frames the work as a collaborative process and adapts techniques over time to suit the client’s progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Raymond is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from the United Kingdom and abroad, support continuity of care during life changes, and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their routines and communication preferences.