Dr Ruth Fillery-Travis
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About me
I am an experienced, Accredited BACP Counsellor working face-to-face, online and by telephone with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief, or who are struggling with relationships and family issues. Whether you want to make more sense of your self or things that have happened to you, or you are looking to find a surer and safer path in life, I can help you find ways to overcome challenges and distress, and improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the wider world.
I work in a quiet, confidential therapy practice in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, south Manchester. I have a background in academia, and before becoming a therapist I gained a PhD. I have worked with clients from 10 years to 90 years old, and I am open minded and non-judgmental. I welcome people form all walks of life, and I offer therapy adapted to your specific needs and experiences.
How I work
I offer a place to make sense of what's happening, and to find a way through. I provide warm, compassionate and non-judgmental humanistic therapy to reduce distress, improve your relationships, and help you with life. We will work together to look at both the root of your distress, and your day-to-day experiences, in a safe environment that fits your needs.
I believe in tailoring therapy to the individual, and I will always be guided by what is important to you. I can help you unpick and untangle the things that have you confused or stuck, help you find the answers you need to move forwards, and gain deeper self-understanding and confidence in yourself. I am resilient, creative and analytical, and I can provide a deeply safe, valuing relationship, and also offer challenge and humour where beneficial.
I care about you and I will stand with you throughout your therapy. I am invested in your process and development, and you can trust me to hold the difficult things you might be bringing without judgement or blame, and in confidence. We can give counselling a structure if you need, or we can let things flow, and you can have as much space as you need. When we work together, there'll be no questionnaires or interrogations, and my focus will always be on your feelings, thoughts and needs. If you are looking for professional help with a real, human approach, I encourage you to get in contact with me.
Specific practice areas
I work with people from across the country, in many different stages of life, career and age, so don't feel that you need to experience a specific issue to work with me - it's my job as a therapist to create a relationship where we can connect, where you can bring your troubles, and which promotes your wellbeing, whatever you are bringing. I will hold a safe and boundaried space for you, and I commit to always ensuring that I am suitably educated to support you; I will never rely on you to explain things to me.
It can sometimes be helpful to know that your therapist has specific experience, and so I find it useful to say that I have experience supporting people navigating difficult relationships with their parents, including those who are working to establish new boundaries, identities, and those considering going non-contact with family members. I have direct experience with supporting people during parental and family estrangements.
I also have an interest in supporting people who are exploring ADHD, ASD and Autism, and Neurodiversity experiences and diagnoses. I welcome people looking to explore these identities, whether that is within or outside a formal diagnosis. I have also worked for many years with people exploring their Gender, Sexuality or Relationship identities, including polyamory.
Getting in contact
You can find out more about me on my website, drop me an email, or call on 07378 344472 to discuss how I can help.
talkingwithruth@gmail.com
Session costs
Sessions are £60, and each of my sessions lasts the standard 50mins.
Discounted sessions of £50 are available for counselling students,
Training, qualifications & experience
- BACP Registered and Accredited - MBACP (Accred.)
- PGDip (2 year postgraduate qualification) in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Brighton
- NCFE Level 2 and 3 certificates in counselling
- Pre-trial therapy trained
- PhD, MSc, and BA prior to qualifying as a counsellor
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- LGBQTIA+ informed therapy
- Relationship diversity, e.g. polyamory, kink-aware therapy
- Sexuality and gender exploratory and affirming therapy for asexual, aromantic, and non-binary and questioning people
- Pre-trial therapy and support for those involved in a criminal investigation
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a small reduction in fees for those able to attend daytime sessions, or counselling students.
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