Ruth Richards, BACP
Integrative therapist for stress and relationships
- Compassionate support
- Practical skills
- Flexible online sessions
About Ruth Richards
Ruth Richards is a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist with 16 years of experience supporting people through personal change and healing. She works with individuals for a wide range of reasons - from reconnecting with themselves and resolving past hurts to building practical skills for managing everyday stress and sustaining healthy relationships. Ruth tailors her approach to each person, pacing sessions according to individual needs and drawing on a blend of therapeutic methods to help clients meet their goals.
She aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard and understood, creating the conditions for reflection and change to begin. Ruth offers both short- and long-term counselling and psychotherapy, and her integrative practice seeks to promote wholeness by combining techniques from different schools of therapy to suit the client. This approach supports clients to identify patterns that maintain difficulties, set realistic goals, and practise new behaviours that expand their capacity for life satisfaction.
Ruth works nonjudgmentally and listens actively, encouraging commitment to self-exploration while collaborating with clients to discover practical steps forward. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a pragmatic, empathetic style to work with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, parenting, ADHD, and a broad range of life challenges.
She aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard and understood, creating the conditions for reflection and change to begin. Ruth offers both short- and long-term counselling and psychotherapy, and her integrative practice seeks to promote wholeness by combining techniques from different schools of therapy to suit the client. This approach supports clients to identify patterns that maintain difficulties, set realistic goals, and practise new behaviours that expand their capacity for life satisfaction.
Ruth works nonjudgmentally and listens actively, encouraging commitment to self-exploration while collaborating with clients to discover practical steps forward. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a pragmatic, empathetic style to work with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, parenting, ADHD, and a broad range of life challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ruth Richards have?
Ruth Richards has 16 years of experience.
Is Ruth Richards a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Ruth Richards provide therapy?
Ruth provides therapy in English.
Where is Ruth Richards located?
Ruth is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ruth Richards as my therapist?
You can work with Ruth Richards through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ruth Richards work with international clients?
Yes, Ruth Richards works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ruth Richards cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, and to clarify personal values so change is guided by what matters most; it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect current relationships, offering ways to repair connection and build more secure bonds when working through issues like attachment concerns, relationship difficulties, or trauma.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist reflects and supports the client's self-directed growth, useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, or navigating life transitions.
Ruth collaborates with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best, treating the selection of methods as a shared process shaped by each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative attitude helps tailor therapy as circumstances and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Ruth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing practical flexibility for busy lives, travel, or differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from wherever is most convenient, and access licensed professionals even when in-person meetings are not possible.