About me
You are not meant to carry everything alone. Yet so many people do - holding it together on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or not quite themselves.
You may be successful, capable, and the person others rely on, yet still find work pressures spilling into your relationships, your mind constantly switched on, or a quiet sense that life feels heavier than it should. Often, people minimise what they are feeling, telling themselves it is “not bad enough” or that therapy is only for crisis point.
I see therapy differently - and so do my clients.
Therapy is not only for when life falls apart. It can also be a space to pause, make sense of what you are carrying, and reconnect with yourself before things reach breaking point.
Therapy is for thoughtful, capable people who value their emotional and mental health as much as their physical health. People who understand that how they feel day to day shapes their relationships, their work, and their overall sense of fulfilment.
I am Ruth, a psychotherapist based in Ealing. I work with high-functioning individuals who are used to coping - often very well - but who sense that they are carrying more than they need to on their own.
You may notice yourself self-censoring, holding things in, or avoiding “breathing life” into concerns by speaking them out loud. Yet there is often real relief in saying them - in a confidential, professional space where you do not have to filter or perform.
Together, we can explore what is happening for you. We may identify patterns or stories that have quietly kept you stuck. We may uncover important realities about your work or relationships that deserve attention. Either way, our work will help you respond differently - with greater clarity, confidence and steadiness.
Therapy is not about crisis alone. It is about living well, feeling grounded, and being more fully connected to yourself and the people around you.
For Individuals
🟢 You might be dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, feeling lost or alone, and stuck in patterns you can’t shift.
🟢 Often, something has changed - at work, in a relationship, with friends or family - leaving you unsure how to move forward.
🟢 I’m here to help you slow down, get clearer on what’s going on, and support you to make thoughtful changes, if you want to or get to acceptance where you don't.
🟢 I specialise in working with people in high pressure and demanding jobs
🟢 I specialise in those navigating ADHD within a partnership.
For Couples and Relationships
🟢 We’ll focus on your relationship - what’s working, what’s not, and how to reconnect and navigate the challenges.
🟢 I help couples rebuild trust, communicate better, and feel more secure together.
🟢 Life can put pressure on even the best relationships - therapy can help you navigate those times together.
With experience across individual, couples, workplace and community practice, especially around high pressure work environments, neurodiversity and identity, I offer tailored support rooted in empathy, insight and collaboration. You’ve taken a courageous first step - now let’s make the next ones easier.
How It Works
Step 1: Get in Touch
Start with a free 20-minute call to see how I work and what you need.
Step 2: Your First Session
This might be a one-off or the beginning of something ongoing - no pressure either way.
Step 3: Ongoing Support
If we continue, we meet weekly at a set time. That space is yours.
Step 4: A Thoughtful Ending
We’ll take time to close well - recognising what’s changed and what’s next. Many clients return when new challenges arise.
Working with a number of clients with challenging work patterns who have significant responsibility means we need to use agility and adaptability - let’s talk about finding what works for us both.
About My Practice
I’m based in central Ealing in a beautiful, calm space close to public transport, and also work online. Sessions are currently available Wednesday to Friday.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent 25 years in FTSE 100 companies, coaching teams and leaders. Along with my own therapy these experiences have shaped how I work - understanding why people do what they do - what drives them, what holds them back, and how to support growth. I bring that same insight and warmth to my work now with a deep respect for people’s narratives and strengths.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MBACP
- Gendered Intelligence - Working Alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People
- Emerging from Emergency: Trauma and critical incident
- Certified Transactional Analyst (Level 7)
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 6)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Advanced Certificate in Relationships
- NTL Organisational Development
- CIPD
- NLP Practitioner
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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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.
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Fees
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Additional information
Individual Sessions start from £80.00 for 50 minutes.
Relationship Sessions start from £90.00 for 50 minutes
Group Sessions start from £45.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online consultation.
On-demand one-off sessions subject to availability at the standard session rate.
I require a minimum of 72 hours notice for cancellation.
I offer a limited number of daytime concessionary sessions at a reduced rate please contact me for more information.
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