Ruth Gus, BACP

Ruth Gus offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety and difficult life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely to help clients feel understood. Ruth works to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken without fear of judgement. She names hope and small steps as part of moving toward a more satisfying life.

Ruth has 15 years of professional experience and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That background informs a steady, respectful style that focuses on the person rather than a checklist of symptoms. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow the client’s lead and Motivational Interviewing to support change when people feel stuck.

In sessions Ruth helps people talk through relationship strain, intimacy worries, grief and family problems. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, depression, sleep difficulties, anger and low self-esteem. Practical concerns such as career stress, caregiver strain and compassion fatigue are also part of her work.

Ruth is comfortable working with issues connected to attachment, abandonment and codependency, and she addresses communication and commitment problems. She also offers help around separation, blended family tensions and the impact of serious illness.

Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba and she accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Ruth's approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the individual. The counsellor reflects back your concerns, helps you clarify feelings, and supports you to make choices that fit your life. This approach suits people who need a steady, empathetic space to talk through pressure, grief or relationship challenges.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses questions and gentle reflection to reduce resistance and build momentum for steps like improving sleep, managing anxiety or sorting communication problems. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and Ruth will help decide what fits best. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs together so therapy matches your situation. That process is collaborative and adapted as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It also lets people join from different locations, which can help those living abroad or balancing work commitments.