Ruth Robson
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About me
Are you considering starting therapy? Navigating life's challenges can be difficult on your own. Perhaps you are going through a life change, struggling with relationships, or questioning your identity, or direction? I can offer a supportive safe space, free of judgement, to explore your experiences and next steps.
My name is Ruth (she/her). I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, based right in the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne. I can also work online, or via telephone if preferred.
I take an integrative approach to therapy work, which means I use a range of models and methods, tailored to your individual circumstances, whether for short-term work (6-8 sessions) or long term counselling.
I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” therapy model. Your therapy journey is unique. Whether you prefer to sit and talk through “here and now” worries, or to explore deeper what lies beneath them, we can work together to find the approach best for you. This could mean person centred work, where you decide where your therapy goes, or relational therapy or transactional analysis where we explore your relationships and behaviours. If you prefer to "think" through your experiences, we can use psycho-education to help understand them, or we can take a more creative route using meditation techniques, imagery or art.
Beginning counselling can feel daunting, and I am happy to answer any questions you have before beginning working together. I aim to create a safe, inclusive and empathetic space where you are able to feel heard and valued as your whole self.
I have experience working with neurodivergence, and I am open to adapting sessions as appropriate to make therapy more accessible. I have a particular interest in working with clients considering, or awaiting diagnosis for neurodiverse conditions, such as ADHD. I acknowledge that this process can be complex and emotional and talking it through can be beneficial.
Training, qualifications & experience
Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked within further and higher education, focusing on student support, mental health, and inclusion.
I have a Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Northern Guild of Psychotherapy, which is a UKCP and BACP accredited qualification. I have worked as a counsellor since 2022 within the NHS, privately, and workplace counselling.
I am constantly seeking to improve my practice, and increase my awareness. Additional training I have undertaken includes:
- Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diversity
- Queerness and Polyamory
- C-PTSD & Autism: Trauma Informed Support
- ADHD Awareness
- Sexual Violence Awareness
- Coaching
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.
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).
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions last 50 minutes.
If you'd like to have a quick chat before booking in, I offer an optional 10 minute telephone consultation, free of charge, at the point of enquiry to help you decide if I'm the right therapist for you, or to answer any questions you may have .
My books are currently closed, but I am accepting waitlist enquiries for new clients to begin in May 2025.
When I work
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-9pm
Newcastle City Centre, NE1
*** limited appointment availability remaining for day time appointments***
***WAITLIST FOR EVENING APPOINTMENTS- MAY 2025**
Further information
My therapy space is based in a private studio in the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Access is up one flight of stairs: Please let me know in advance if you require stair-free access!
Water bottle refilling available.
Toilet facilities (Unisex/gender-neutral) available.
Parking nearby.
Close to public transport links. (Closest Metro: Monument or Manors)
