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Guy Ridgway
Experience
5 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Guy Ridgway

BACP

Experienced CBT and humanistic counsellor

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BACP
United Kingdom · 409804

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  • Practical CBT focus
  • Humanistic listening
  • Neurodiversity aware

About Guy

Guy Ridgway is a counsellor who combines practical therapy with a person-centred attitude. He uses straightforward, collaborative work to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and problems with sleep. He aims to listen carefully and tailor sessions to each person’s situation.

He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, working with clients to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical alternatives. He also draws on humanistic ideas from Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt Therapy to keep the focus on the person’s experience and choices.

Guy has five years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism. He is open about being autistic and having ADHD and dyslexia, and he uses that lived experience to inform his work.

He has supported people with depression, bipolar disorder, mood problems, addiction recovery and trauma. He also helps with issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose.

Guy is particularly interested in helping men with midlife concerns and people navigating narcissism-related issues. He aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly and plan manageable next steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Guy primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep issues and stress by giving concrete tools to try between sessions.

He also draws on Person-Centred Therapy and Gestalt ideas, which emphasise listening, lived experience and present-moment awareness. These approaches help people feel heard and work out what they want to change in their lives rather than applying a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose approaches that fit a person’s goals, preferences and day-to-day reality. That process can include trying different techniques and checking what helps most.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to join from elsewhere when schedules are tight. Ask about the practical session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements suit your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem and mood disorders including depression and bipolar. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment, body image and narcissism-related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with person-centred, transactional analysis and Gestalt ideas. Sessions tend to be practical, with listening and collaborative problem-solving.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom, including work supporting neurodivergent clients and people in addiction recovery.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism. His practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.

How are costs handled and billed?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

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