Ross Wykes

Ross Wykes is a counsellor who aims to help people make practical changes in their lives. He draws on his own experience of living with depression and anxiety to offer straightforward support and tools. Ross holds NCPS and works from a perspective that blends different methods to suit each person.

He focuses on mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. He explores practical factors like work, diet and daily routines alongside personal values and needs.

Ross uses an integrative style. He listens first, then works with a client to build a clear, personalised plan. Sessions often include simple exercises, coping strategies and ways to notice unhelpful patterns in thought and behaviour.

Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that aims for steady progress. The emphasis is on small, achievable steps rather than quick fixes. Ross says many people see meaningful change after a few sessions, though each person moves at their own pace.

He tailors the mix of methods to the person in front of him. If needed, Ross will draw on techniques from cognitive work, mindfulness and emotion-focused approaches to address issues like anger, addiction or relationship strain.

How online methods fit with therapy approaches

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and supported while they work through issues like low self-esteem or relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns that fuel anxiety, anger or mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and better interpersonal communication, which can be useful for intense emotions and impulsive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how Ross runs appointments. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks. It can also let a person focus on mindfulness exercises during a session or set up practical homework between meetings. Discuss session length and frequency when you book so arrangements match day-to-day needs.