- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT ideas
About Ruth
Ruth Fitzgerald is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of practice. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger and self-esteem difficulties. Ruth also helps people coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD and a wide range of related problems.
Ruth uses talking therapy to help clients understand what lies behind their difficulties. She invites people to move at their own pace and to talk through feelings, thoughts and patterns that keep causing trouble. Ruth aims to help people spot repeated behaviours and the emotions that drive them so they can make different choices.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred work. She also uses cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour ideas when these suit a person’s needs. Ruth emphasises understanding how earlier relationships shape current reactions and attachments.
Sessions focus on helping people name difficult emotions and link them to how they behave in relationships and everyday life. Ruth explains patterns that emerge and supports practical steps to cope better with stress, pain, illness, body image or changes linked to ageing and caregiving. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency and communication problems.
Ruth describes psychodynamic influences in her work, helping people increase awareness of inner life and how it affects relationships. Over time this can shift how someone sees themselves and the choices they make. She encourages practical coping skills alongside deeper reflection so clients have options for short-term relief and longer-term change.
How Ruth uses established approaches in online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming painful emotions and the interaction patterns they prompt. It can help when people feel stuck in recurring emotional responses that affect relationships and day-to-day life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and reactions. This work helps people recognise attachment needs and try different ways of relating when old patterns cause distress. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre and uses listening and reflection to help someone understand their feelings. It supports building self-understanding and making clearer choices about next steps. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ruth will discuss options and collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That may mean focusing on emotions and attachment, adding practical CBT or DBT skills, or combining elements over time. Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or offering alternatives when being on camera is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the mix of approaches to suit personal circumstances and practical constraints.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based and client-centred methods, using CBT and DBT ideas when helpful.
How long has she been practising?
Ruth has nine years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.