Ryan Powell, BACP

Ryan Powell is an integrative counsellor who combines empathy with practical challenge to help people move toward their goals. He draws on experience working within the NHS IAPT service and providing short-term mental health support to men in prison, where he supported people dealing with low mood, anxiety and depression. This clinical background is complemented by a successful private practice offering a calm, nonjudgemental space for clients to explore what matters most to them.

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, depression, trauma and eating concerns, as well as more specific areas such as codependency, gender dysphoria, drug and alcohol problems, and self-harm. Ryan is experienced supporting LGBTQ+ clients and addresses complex relationship topics including infidelity, jealousy and non-monogamous arrangements. He also supports people with obsessive-compulsive tendencies, phobias, and questions around life purpose and self-esteem.

Ryan holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which links him with professional standards in the counselling field. He aims to offer a warm, supportive environment free from judgement, while also challenging unhelpful patterns so clients can make meaningful changes and build coping strategies for life’s difficulties.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Ryan Powell

Ryan draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas to tailor his work to each person. Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting people with empathy and acceptance so they can explore their feelings and values at their own pace - it is often helpful for building self-esteem and processing life changes. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, working with thoughts, feelings and behaviours to reduce anxiety, manage low mood and address patterns that maintain problems. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current relationships and emotions, which can be useful for understanding recurring difficulties and trauma responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ryan works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Ryan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access support from home or while travelling, and allow people to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.