Ruth Fitzgerald , BACP

Ruth Fitzgerald is a psychodynamically trained practitioner with nine years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship difficulties and the effects of abuse. She offers a calm, compassionate space where clients can explore concerns at a pace that feels manageable, working together to uncover what lies beneath recurring patterns and emotional pain.

Her approach emphasises understanding how past experiences shape current reactions and relationships, helping clients gain insight into thoughts, feelings and behaviours that may be holding them back. As awareness grows, clients often find they have more choices in how to respond and greater confidence to make changes that improve daily functioning and emotional wellbeing.

Ruth also holds BACP membership - a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists - and draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor work to each individual. She is experienced in addressing a wide spectrum of concerns beyond anxiety and depression, including stress, addictions, trauma, eating issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and family or relationship challenges.

Ruth aims to support people in understanding themselves more deeply, resolving painful patterns and discovering practical ways to cope with life changes, transitions and ongoing pressures.

Approaches to therapy and online support

Ruth draws on a mix of practical and relational approaches to help people address the issues that brought them to therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses - it can be useful for those struggling with abandonment, attachment issues or relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a compassionate, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the client is treated as the expert in their own life - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties and can introduce concrete strategies to manage symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ruth works collaboratively to identify which methods best match a client's needs, goals and preferences. She discusses options openly and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so the work remains aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or ongoing text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options allow people to access registered professionals from their home or another comfortable setting, widening choice and making it simpler to maintain continuity of care.