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Ruth Gus

Ruth Gus

BACP

United Kingdom

Warm, practical counselling for everyday challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 94595
Experience
15 years
Languages
English, Yoruba
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

    • Client-centred
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • English and Yoruba

    About Ruth

    Ruth Gus is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety and relationship problems. She speaks English and Yoruba and aims to make sessions straightforward and easy to follow. Ruth focuses on practical steps people can take, and she will listen without judgement.

    Ruth uses a client-centred way of working that places the person's experience at the heart of each session. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people explore what they want to change and to find their own reasons for taking next steps. Sessions tend to focus on building clarity, settling overwhelming moments, and finding manageable goals.

    Her background includes supporting people through trauma, abuse, grief and issues around intimacy. She also helps with sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, work and career concerns, and life changes such as separation or loss. Ruth supports people who are feeling stuck with patterns like avoidance, codependency or control issues.

    People who come to Ruth can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through worries and to try different approaches. She works at the person’s pace and helps them develop realistic plans to cope better day to day. The emphasis is on listening, understanding and practical steps that fit into everyday life.

  2. How Ruth’s approaches translate to online therapy

    Ruth uses client-centred counselling, which puts the person’s experience first and focuses on listening, empathy and understanding. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and to be heard without judgement.

    She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build practical steps. That approach works well for issues like making life changes, improving relationships, or addressing patterns such as avoidance or codependency.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ruth will talk with each person about their goals, needs and preferences and will shape sessions together with them. This is a collaborative process where experiment and adjustment are expected as understanding grows.

    Confirm the session formats available before booking, as options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting people join from a calmer room. They can also make it simpler to keep regular appointments around work or family commitments.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

    Also works with

    Family conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    United Kingdom

    Languages

    English, Yoruba

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Ruth support people with?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Ruth works in a client-centred way and uses Motivational Interviewing to help people identify goals and take practical steps. The style is collaborative and focused on the person’s priorities.

    How long has she been practising?

    She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

    What credentials and location are listed for Ruth?

    Ruth is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

    Can sessions be carried out in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.

    Are international clients accepted?

    Yes, international clients are accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    How do I begin if I want to work with Ruth?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s 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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