Counsellor profile
Ruth Frances, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - bereavement and anger support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 387911
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Bereavement care
- Mindfulness practice
- CBT techniques
About Ruth
Ruth Frances is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She offers one-to-one work and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, and anger among other concerns. Ruth has a background in bereavement care and has done work with organisations that support people affected by cancer.
Her approach draws on client-centred ideas and attachment-based thinking. Sessions focus on listening and helping people talk through difficult feelings. Ruth also uses cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness techniques when they fit the person’s needs.
Many clients come with practical concerns such as sleeping or eating problems, or the strain of caring for someone. She has experience supporting people facing addiction, bipolar mood challenges, and career or parenting pressures. She also lists work with ADHD, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem concerns.
Ruth has worked with bereavement services and cancer support charities, where she undertook additional training and continuing professional development. That background informs how she talks about loss, illness, and long-term stress with clients.
Sessions can be short-term or longer-term depending on what someone wants to do. To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when someone notices repeated conflicts, trust problems, or fear of abandonment in relationships. Client-centred counselling focuses on the person's experience and uses reflective listening to help them make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers practical exercises to reduce distress and improve coping.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Ruth will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as someone makes progress or faces new issues.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people prefer sessions that do not use video because they need lower bandwidth or a simpler meeting style. Confirm the exact options available and then choose what best suits your routines and practical needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger and relationship difficulties, among many other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and attachment-informed, with practical use of CBT and mindfulness where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Ruth has five years of experience working in counselling, including roles with bereavement and cancer support organisations.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.