Ruth Whyman
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About me
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, working with adult clients (16yrs+).
Integrative psychotherapy means I combine a range of techniques and psychological theories, based on the unique needs of my clients. This includes exploring feelings, thoughts, behaviour patterns and relevant childhood experiences. I work collaboratively with my clients, to reach whatever goals you set yourself, helping you feel happier and healthier.
I have experience working with a range of issues including: anxiety and depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ and gender, relationships, abuse, addiction, phobias, loss and bereavement.
Prior to my therapeutic training, I was a full-time elite athlete and worked for many years in the charitable sector, in youth sport engagement and as a Children and Young People's counsellor. I bring all my life experiences to my current psychotherapeutic practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
Master of Arts, Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Bachelor of Arts, Communication: Journalism.
Registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Member organisations
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £75.00
Additional information
Initial assessment - £75 up to 60 minutes
Ongoing sessions - £60 up to 50 minutes
Further information
Online appointments available.
