Gail Rickaby
Support for stress, trauma and relationships
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About Gail
Gail Rickaby welcomes people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing low self-esteem, addictions, grief, anger and the practical pressures of career and life changes. Gail uses straightforward talking therapy to help people find clearer options and healthier routines.
She aims for short, practical steps that feel meaningful. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. Gail listens for patterns in relationships, reactions to stress, and past events that keep problems repeating.
Background and approach
Then she works with each person to try different ways of responding. Gail draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current feelings. She uses client-centred listening to make space for a person’s experience.
Solution-focused techniques help set achievable goals and track small changes over time. Her practice is informed by eight years of professional experience and she holds BACP registration, which reflects professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom.
Gail encourages people who feel stuck to take a first step. Therapy usually begins with a short matching process, then scheduling that suits the person’s life. She works respectfully and practically to help clients move forward.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 371256
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Gail's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Gail works with
Everything Gail lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Gail lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Gail works online
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own direction. This approach suits someone who wants time to be heard and to build confidence in their own choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Gail will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying out ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when energy or time is limited. It can also make it simpler to continue work between meetings, for example by setting small tasks or goals to practise in daily life.
When arranging sessions, discuss preferences and practicalities with the therapist so the approach and timing suit everyday routines.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Gail help with?
Gail supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and a range of related concerns such as self-esteem, addictions, grief and anger.
How would you describe Gail's therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical, combining careful listening with goal-focused work to identify small, manageable changes that can improve daily life.
What experience does she have?
Gail has eight years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does costing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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