Ruth Fitzgerald , BACP

Ruth Fitzgerald is a counsellor with extensive experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship difficulties and the effects of abuse. She works at a pace that suits each individual, creating room to explore the feelings and patterns that lie behind daily struggles. By examining what drives troublesome behaviours and emotional responses, Ruth helps clients identify practical ways to cope and move toward a more manageable, satisfying life.

Her practice focuses on building insight into recurring patterns and the emotions they stir, so clients can develop clearer choices about how to respond in the present. Ruth emphasises a compassionate, non-judgemental approach that allows thoughts, memories and feelings to be explored safely. This process can increase self-understanding, strengthen self-acceptance and open up new options for living and relating to others.

Ruth is psychodynamically trained, which means she draws on methods that help people understand how early experiences and internal dynamics influence current relationships and emotional life. Psychodynamic work aims for deeper, longer-term change in personality and emotional development rather than only short-term symptom relief. She also applies practical strategies where appropriate to help manage day-to-day difficulties.

Ruth holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings nine years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom. She welcomes clients seeking thoughtful, steady support through life transitions, trauma, addictions and relationship or mood-related concerns.