Ruth Gus

BACP 15 years practising Sees people online

Experienced BACP counsellor for life stressors

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About Ruth

Ruth Gus helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in a relationship, or struggling after trauma. She offers calm, straightforward support for day-to-day worries and bigger life changes. Ruth speaks English and Yoruba and works from the United Kingdom.

Ruth draws on 15 years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In sessions she aims to build an open atmosphere where people can say what they think and feel without fear of judgement.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical steps alongside listening, so conversations lead to small, manageable changes. People often come to Ruth for help with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, sleep problems and anger. She also supports those coping with relationship and intimacy issues, family of origin problems, communication and commitment difficulties, and the emotional strain of caregiving or medical challenges such as cancer.

Her approach is person-centred and collaborative. Ruth uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow each person’s priorities, and Motivational Interviewing to help clarify goals and encourage change. Sessions are paced to the individual and aimed at making progress feel realistic rather than overwhelming.

If someone wants to start, Ruth asks them to use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to availability. This helps match expectations and begin practical work from the first sessions.

At a glance

Years practising
15
Registered with
BACP
Registration number
94595
Languages
English, Yoruba
Approaches include
Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
How sessions happen
Online, by video, phone or messages

Details are as listed on Ruth's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.

How Ruth works online

Client-Centred Therapy is about following the person’s lead. The therapist listens without judgement and reflects what is said so clients feel understood. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns by centring on each person’s priorities. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people clarify what they want to change and why. The therapist uses open questions and reflective listening to draw out motivation and small steps forward, which can be useful for habit changes, career decisions and coping with major life transitions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ruth will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. The process is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made so the plan can change if needed. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for more flexible scheduling. It can also let people choose a quieter environment, use shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid being on camera when that feels better. Confirm the current session formats before booking to ensure they match individual needs.

Questions and answers

What issues does Ruth commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep and anger problems, plus relationship and intimacy concerns and family of origin matters.

What is Ruth's therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then identifying practical steps that feel manageable.

How much experience does she have?

Ruth has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with a broad range of emotional and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and where is Ruth based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Ruth?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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