Raymond Ronan, BACP

Raymond Ronan trained in counselling and holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has seven years of experience as a therapist and coach. His career began in accounting and senior management, and a major personal health and recovery journey changed his professional direction. He now uses that experience to help people work through difficult times.

He keeps sessions relaxed and straightforward. He focuses on helping people with anxiety, stress, addiction, low mood and trauma. He also supports those struggling with self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, and career or life transitions.

Raymond draws on a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural tools and dialectical behaviour techniques. He aims to tailor conversations and exercises to each person rather than follow a fixed script. Sessions tend to involve talking, noticing patterns, and trying small practical steps between meetings.

His own recovery from serious illness and past breakdown informs how he works. He says this helps him understand setbacks and the slow pace of change. He offers empathy and straightforward feedback, and encourages practical changes that fit everyday life.

People meet him to talk through immediate problems and to develop longer term coping skills. If you want a thoughtful, down-to-earth counsellor who has rebuilt his life after major loss and illness, he may be a good fit. To confirm session types and scheduling, check the booking details before you arrange a first meeting.

How his approaches fit with online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites people to notice painful thoughts and still take meaningful action. It focuses on values and small steps that build a more workable life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. These tools are often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try different ways of relating when those patterns cause distress.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking as this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel, and it can reduce time spent on commuting. It also allows quicker check-ins or shorter sessions when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals can use these methods effectively online, and the focus remains on practical tools, clearer thinking and small changes that suit everyday life.