- CBT and humanistic
- Neurodiversity-aware
- Practical goal work
About Guy
Guy Ridgway is a counsellor who uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside humanistic approaches. He offers a listening space that aims to be respectful and compassionate. He writes plans with each person to address the problems they bring in sensible, practical steps.
He draws on person-centred ideas, Transactional Analysis, and Gestalt therapy to make sessions collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change, whether that is anxiety, panic, mood swings, sleep problems or low self-esteem. His lived experience of neurodiversity also informs how he notices communication differences and practical needs.
Guy has five years of professional counselling experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. He also holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, which he uses to inform work with neurodivergent clients.
His background includes work in residential addiction treatment and supporting people facing homelessness. He has experience with a range of concerns from stress and depression to bipolar and trauma-related issues, and he is especially attentive to the needs of people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
People can expect sessions that aim for clear goals and practical strategies alongside open conversation. Guy emphasises respect, empathy and straightforward problem-solving while exploring what matters most to each individual.
How Guy’s Approaches Work Online and in Practice
Guy primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on noticing thought patterns and trying small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and panic. CBT is often used to break down unhelpful reactions and to practise different responses to stressful situations.He also uses person-centred methods that prioritise listening and the client’s own goals, helping people feel heard and understood. Transactional Analysis and Gestalt ideas are woven in to explore how people relate to others and their present experience, which can help with self-esteem, relationship dynamics and emotional awareness.
Finding the right approach is treated as a shared task. The therapist will work collaboratively to test different ways of working, adjust plans and choose techniques that suit the person’s needs, goals and how they prefer to work. This process is gradual and shaped by what helps in real life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the original profile does not list specific online or in-person options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support people who prefer not to travel or who need continuity while away from home.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety and sleeping problems as well as mood issues including depression and bipolar concerns. Additional areas include self-esteem, addiction recovery and trauma.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with person-centred, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt ideas to find practical steps and to listen deeply. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday strategies.
How long has he been practising?
He has five years of professional counselling experience working in community and residential settings.
What professional credentials does he hold?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people based outside the United Kingdom can be matched to work together.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.