- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Person-Centred approaches
- Neurodiversity insight
About Guy
Guy Ridgway is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder and depression. He also supports those dealing with life purpose questions and related concerns such as abandonment, attachment and isolation.
He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, focusing on practical steps clients can try between sessions. He also draws on person-centred ideas, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt approaches to inform how he listens and talks things through. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with room to reflect on patterns that get in the way of moving forward.
Ridgway brings personal lived experience of being autistic, and also has ADHD and dyslexia. He says this gives him insight into the everyday challenges some clients face and influences how he explains ideas and structures sessions. He holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
He has worked in residential addiction treatment settings and with people experiencing homelessness, and has experience supporting neurodivergent clients. His background means he often combines practical strategies with attention to how communication and relationships affect mood and motivation.
People who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships or health often come to him to talk through what matters next. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching process to schedule an initial session and discuss practical goals and next steps.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Guy Ridgway primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and replaces them with practical experiments to test new ways of coping. This approach is often used for stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.He also draws on person-centred ideas that focus on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, and on Transactional Analysis and Gestalt techniques that pay attention to communication patterns and present-moment experience. These approaches can help clarify relational patterns, improve communication and increase self-understanding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ridgway will discuss options with each person and adapt the mix of techniques to fit their goals, preferences and what’s happening in their life. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm the therapist's offered session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online arrangements. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. It can also let people join a session without being on camera if they prefer, or use a simpler audio call when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can use these approaches effectively with clients who want practical tools and reflective conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, sleep issues, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder and depression, plus related topics such as life purpose, attachment and isolation.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside person-centred, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt ideas. The focus is on practical steps and on talking through patterns that keep someone stuck.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of counselling experience and has worked in residential addiction settings and with people experiencing homelessness.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified; the site matching process will list the exact formats offered.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I book an initial session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.