Ruth Gus, BACP

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. In practice this means Ruth listens without judging and follows the client’s pace to understand what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs time to make sense of feelings or past events.

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to identify goals and build motivation for change. Ruth uses open questions and reflections to help clients weigh options and decide on practical steps. This is useful for tackling habits, career moves or stages of recovery where small decisions matter.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ruth invites clients to explore what feels useful and will adapt techniques to match individual goals and preferences. The work is collaborative - the client and therapist choose next steps together as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction helps, while phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are available for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection and between-session support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, and to continue work with a therapist across locations.