- Focus on everyday coping
- Gentle person-centred work
- Practical short-term goals
About Gail
Gail Rickaby is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She also supports those coping with depression, relationship troubles, trauma and abuse. Gail aims to make the first steps into therapy as straightforward as possible for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Gail draws on eight years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and works in a warm, person-focused way. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through what is happening now, find small changes that make a difference, and build greater confidence over time. She encourages practical steps alongside emotional reflection.
Her style places the person at the centre of the work, listening carefully and responding to each person's needs. Techniques are chosen to match what someone wants to achieve, whether that is reducing panic symptoms, improving day-to-day coping, or repairing communication in a relationship.
Gail uses approaches that include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These methods guide sessions without dictating them, and they are applied according to the concerns you bring.
Clear, short-term goals are often set so progress can be tracked. Gail explains options and next steps in simple terms, and helps people take manageable actions between sessions. If you are unsure where to begin, she will work with you to identify the most useful starting point.
How Gail’s approaches translate to online counselling
Gail uses Attachment-Based Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centred and Solution-Focused ideas. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people notice and change unhelpful patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers ways to work through distressing experiences while building coping skills for daily life. Client-Centred work places the person’s experience at the heart of each session and helps people feel heard, while Solution-Focused work aims for practical, short-term changes that can make life easier.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gail will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. She treats this as a collaborative effort and reviews progress so the plan can be adapted if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can help fit counselling into everyday life by reducing travel time, allowing appointments around work or family commitments, and making it easier to maintain regular sessions. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or sessions without video if that suits you better.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gail help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety including panic attacks, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties among other concerns.
What is her general counselling style?
Gail works in a person-centred way that focuses on what matters to you and aims for practical steps alongside listening and reflection.
How much experience does she have?
Gail has eight years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with Gail from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people located in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.