Joseph Sheridan-Ruddy
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About me
Are you looking to gain some clarity in life? Are you struggling in relationships or trying to make sense of your past? Perhaps you feel isolated, angry and are missing out on connections with friends and family. This can suffocate the parts of your life which should bring you joy; this unhappiness can lead to further disconnect with those around you.
As an IFS informed psychotherapist, I believe that within each individual exists a system of sub-personalities or "parts" that play distinct roles in coping with life's challenges. Through compassionate exploration and understanding, I work with you to identify and cultivate a sense of inner harmony, fostering healing from within.
I work in person from my office Manchester City Centre (London clients online only) and can also conduct sessions online, which gives me more flexibility. I offer a free, 15-minute phone call to check if we are a good match and we both have the time in our schedule. Please e-mail or call and I will aim to respond within 24 hours.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am fully qualified in Therapeutic Counselling and a registered member of the BACP. I adhere to their ethical framework.
After spending half a decade gaining a wealth of experience I leaned into a different approach and have since trained in the Internal Family Systems model of therapy.
I have worked with a range of people and a broad range of issues, and many have found therapy with me has helped them to reduce anxiety, improve their mood and make positive improvements in their relationships.
I have a vast experience in working with the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about making counselling appropriate and accessible to all people.
I have completed further training in a range of areas, and keep my knowledge up-to-date with regular training, reading, podcasts, clinical supervision and peer supervision. Outside of work I enjoy running, music and I keep myself well and grounded (which I believe is important for therapists) with regular self-care including yoga and meditation.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£60 to £70 per session based on client earnings.
This is based on an honesty policy- I don't ask clients to prove what they earn.
When I work
Available for some sessions face-to-face Manchester though the majority of my practice is online.
Further information
If it sounds like you’d be interested in coming for a session please call for a 15 minute telephone consultation or e-mail if you would prefer.
