Raymond Guddah

BACP

United Kingdom

Motivational counselling for recovery and change

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 49799

Experience

15 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Addiction focus
   • Practical coping skills
   • Respectful and collaborative

   About Raymond

   Raymond Guddah is a counsellor who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other practical approaches to help people make real changes. He brings 15 years of experience in community and residential rehab settings and mental health services in the United Kingdom.

   Raymond trained in the UK and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists, BACP. He has worked internationally with people from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He speaks English and aims to make sessions clear and approachable.

   His work often focuses on addiction-related concerns and mood difficulties. He also helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy issues. Other areas he supports include parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, anger and low self-esteem.

   Sessions are conversational and interactive. He emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping people build confidence to try different strategies. Motivational Interviewing is used to support readiness for change and to set realistic, person-centred goals.

   Raymond also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past, and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques for practical coping skills. He aims to agree a simple plan with each person and to adapt the work to individual needs and life circumstances.

2. How Raymond’s approaches work online

   Raymond uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what change matters most to them and to build readiness for action. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change, especially around addiction and lifestyle choices.
   
   He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns and how early experiences affect current bonds. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to teach practical coping strategies for mood, anxiety and stress. Each approach aims to be straightforward and focused on what you want to achieve.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit your needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as you go.
   
   Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to try out therapy when it slots into everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

   Also works with

   Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   JealousyProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addiction

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   15+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?

   He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and trauma, plus relationship, intimacy and parenting issues.

   How would you describe the therapeutic style?

   Sessions are interactive, respectful and compassionate, with a focus on helping people build self-efficacy and practical plans.

   What kind of background does the counsellor have?

   He has 15 years of experience working in community and residential rehab settings and in mental health services across the UK.

   What professional credentials are held?

   He is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists, BACP.

   Which languages are supported and can international clients take part?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

   What formats are offered for sessions?

   The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

   How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with this counsellor?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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