Guy Ridgway
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday struggles
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About Guy
Guy Ridgway uses practical, evidence-based therapy to help people manage difficult feelings and life changes. He combines structured methods with a warm, person-centred way of working. Guy aims to make sessions straightforward and useful, whether someone needs short-term support or more in-depth work.
He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small changes that can make daily life easier. He also draws on humanistic approaches such as Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Gestalt Therapy to listen closely and follow what matters to each person.
Background and approach
Guy trained and practised in the United Kingdom and has five years of counselling experience. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, or BACP, and holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism. He brings knowledge of neurodiversity into his work.
He speaks openly about being high-functioning autistic and living with ADHD and dyslexia, and uses that lived experience to inform his understanding. That perspective shapes how he relates to clients and how he adapts sessions to different needs. People come to him for stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, bipolar and depression, among other concerns.
He also supports issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and midlife questions. Sessions are aimed at helping people find clearer next steps. Guy encourages practical solutions, honest conversation, and a respectful space to work through what matters most.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 409804
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Guy's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Guy works with
Everything Guy lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How Guy works online
These approaches combine practical exercises with reflective conversation. Finding the right mix is part of the work together - the therapist and client decide what fits best based on needs, goals and personal preferences. The process is collaborative and adaptive, with regular check-ins about what is helping.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep appointments around work or family commitments. When session formats are not listed in the biography, it is important to confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can explain the specific formats they offer and help arrange sessions that suit everyday life and responsibilities.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Guy help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is his therapy style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside person-centred and humanistic approaches to find practical steps and to listen closely to what matters to the individual.
How much experience does he have?
Guy has five years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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