Ruth GusBACP

Ruth Gus is a counsellor who helps people facing pregnancy-related worries and broader life stress. She makes space for straightforward talk about anxiety, relationships, grief and the strain that comes with big life changes. Ruth writes and listens in English and Yoruba and brings 15 years of experience to sessions.

Ruth creates an open, non-judgemental atmosphere where clients can name painful feelings. She encourages practical steps alongside listening, so people can try different ways of coping between meetings. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client, whether that is sleep, anger, intimacy or managing work and caring roles.

Her approach draws on client-centred ways of working, which put the person's experience at the centre of the work. Motivational interviewing is used to help clarify goals and the next steps when someone feels stuck. Together these approaches aim to make change feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

Ruth has worked across many common concerns including trauma and abuse, relationship problems, family of origin issues, codependency and burnout or compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with cancer, caregiver stress and separation. Her style is steady, practical and respectful of where someone is right now.

People who choose Ruth often want a calm space to think clearly and plan small, achievable changes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. The therapist works from the United Kingdom and welcomes international enquiries.

How Ruth's approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor follows what matters most to the client, offering reflective listening and gentle exploration to help someone make sense of feelings and choices. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a client's own motivation for change by exploring values and small achievable steps, which can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about next moves.

Finding the right approach is worked out together. Ruth will check in about goals and preferences, then try methods that suit the client's needs. This collaborative process can mean adapting pace, the balance of listening versus practical tasks, and what is tried between sessions.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life and to maintain continuity when circumstances change. It may allow shorter check-ins, easier scheduling across time zones, and fewer travel demands. The exact session formats for working with Ruth should be confirmed before booking so you know what options are available and how they fit your routine.