Ruth Fitzgerald , BACP

Ruth Fitzgerald is a counsellor who helps people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next step in life. She works with common midlife concerns such as stress, anxiety, changes in relationships, grief and shifts in self-esteem. Ruth uses a calm, steady approach so people can talk at their own pace and begin to make clearer choices.

She meets each person where they are and listens without judgement. Conversations aim to make sense of the feelings and patterns behind upsetting behaviours or low mood. Together Ruth and the client look for small, practical ways to manage difficult moments and to build better day-to-day coping.

Ruth draws on a range of approaches to suit different needs, including attachment-focused work, client-centred conversations and cognitive behavioural techniques. These are used to help people understand how past experiences shape current reactions, and to learn new ways of thinking and relating.

With nine years' experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Ruth offers a steady, reflective space for change. She supports people through addiction, trauma, eating difficulties, ADHD-related concerns and health-related stresses among other issues.

Sessions aim to increase self-awareness so choices become clearer and less overwhelming. Ruth encourages practical steps alongside deeper reflection, helping people move towards a more manageable and rewarding life.

How Ruth's approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and ties. It helps people notice patterns in their close relationships and to find different ways of relating when old patterns cause pain.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions and choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ruth will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods suit best. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in during a lunch break or to keep continuity when life is hectic. Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as current options should be checked with the therapist.