Ruth Gus
BACP
Calm, practical support for life’s hard moments
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- Client-centred approach
- Motivational interviewing
- Speaks English and Yoruba
About Ruth
Ruth focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. She works alongside clients rather than directing them, helping them find practical ways to cope and make changes that suit their lives.
Her methods draw on client-centred therapy, which prioritises the person’s own goals and pace, and motivational interviewing to help clarify what matters most. In practice this means listening carefully, reflecting back what she hears, and helping clients set small, achievable steps forward.
Ruth has experience supporting people through trauma, family problems, sleep difficulties, career shifts and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and communication problems. Her approach is straightforward and down to earth, focused on what will help someone feel steadier day to day.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to her availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, so people can adapt their commitment as their needs change.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Yoruba
How Ruth’s approach works online
Client-centred therapy places the person’s concerns and goals at the heart of the work. It involves careful listening, reflecting back what the client says, and supporting them to make choices that feel right. This approach suits people wanting to explore feelings like anger, grief or anxiety at their own pace.Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses focused questions and gentle feedback to help people identify what matters to them and take small, workable steps towards those aims. This method can be useful for coping with stress, lifestyle shifts or career decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and adapt the way she works so it fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example scheduling around work, avoiding travel time, or choosing shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find this flexibility helps maintain consistency while they work on managing anger, improving relationships or handling life changes.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Yoruba
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 94595
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ruth help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and grief, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns and family problems.
What is Ruth’s general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centred therapy to follow the client’s lead and motivational interviewing to help clarify values and goals. Sessions focus on listening, reflection and practical steps forward.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
Ruth has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does Ruth hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba to support clients who prefer either language.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what about cancellations?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Ruth?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.