Gail Rickaby, BACP
Gail Rickaby helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and problems in relationships.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +10 more
About Gail
Gail Rickaby helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and problems in relationships. She supports people coping with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, grief and anger. Gail also helps with life changes, career worries and intimacy-related concerns.
Gail works in a straightforward, person-focused way. She listens first to understand what matters most to you. Then she helps you set clear goals and practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at small, steady changes you can use between meetings. Her background includes eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Gail is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which appears as BACP.
That means she follows recognised professional standards while working with people. Gail draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships, client-centred methods to keep conversations focused on your concerns, and trauma-informed ways to address painful events.
She blends these with solution-focused techniques to identify practical next steps. Sessions can take different forms such as video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. Gail will work with you to find a format that fits your schedule and how you prefer to talk.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits you.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 371256 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Gail works with
Everything Gail lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Gail lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also works in a client-centred way, which means sessions follow the person's own agenda and pace. This helps people who need time to talk things through and to be heard without being directed. Solution-focused techniques are used alongside these approaches to set clear, short-term goals and to identify small steps that make a difference quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gail will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will choose the methods that fit best. Therapy is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are good when visual contact helps the conversation, phone calls suit those who prefer not to use video, live chat allows shorter check-ins, and messaging can work for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Gail help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, anger and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Gail adopts a person-focused and practical style, listening first then working with clients to set achievable goals and small steps to improve daily life.
What experience does Gail have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles within the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Gail is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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