A practice built on listening, respect and trust.
I believe counselling works best when you feel genuinely heard, respected and able to be yourself. I'll meet you where you are, take the time to understand your world from your perspective, and work alongside you at a pace that feels right.
The person you'd be speaking with.
I'm Ruth. I'm a counsellor, and alongside my practice I tutor Level 2 counselling students in Cambridge. I care deeply about self-care, personal boundaries and helping people build greater trust in themselves and their own instincts.
I bring warmth, honesty and humour into the room, alongside plenty of space for silence, difficult conversations and the moments where something finally begins to make sense.
I know counselling isn't always a straight line. There can be uncomfortable moments, difficult things to face and times where progress feels less obvious. I'll stay alongside you with care, curiosity and respect, offering guidance and gentle challenge where it may help.
I trust that people can move forward when they have the right conditions.
What you bring will shape our sessions. I believe many of the answers and insights you are looking for may already be within you, even when they feel difficult to reach. I'll work alongside you as we explore your world from your perspective, without arriving with a predetermined answer. There is no fixed plan — we can take time to think, sit with something difficult and return to things when you are ready.
You lead the conversation
You decide what feels important to explore. Some sessions may go deeper into particular experiences; others may simply give you space to talk about what is happening in your life right now.
You remain at the centre
I won't decide what your answers should be. I'll work alongside you, helping you explore your own thoughts, feelings and choices.
Genuinely listened to
What you bring is met with empathy, respect and without judgement. Your experience is understood from your perspective, not measured against someone else's idea of how things should be.
Space to take your time
There is no need to rush towards an answer. You have room to think, reflect, return to things and explore what feels important at your own pace.
My work is grounded in a Person-Centred approach and informed by integrative counselling. I believe you should remain at the centre of our work, while I can draw thoughtfully on different therapeutic ideas, offer guidance and gently challenge where it may help you explore things more deeply.
I trust that people can move forward when they have the right conditions.
What you bring will shape our sessions. I believe many of the answers and insights you are looking for may already be within you, even when they feel difficult to reach. I'll work alongside you as we explore your world from your perspective, without arriving with a predetermined answer. There is no fixed plan or expectation that you should arrive knowing exactly what you want to say. We can take time to think, sit with something difficult, explore what feels important and return to things when you are ready.
You lead the conversation
You decide what feels important to explore. Some sessions may go deeper into particular experiences; others may simply give you space to talk about what is happening in your life right now.
You remain at the centre
I won't decide what your answers should be. I'll work alongside you, helping you explore your own thoughts, feelings and choices.
Genuinely listened to
What you bring is met with empathy, respect and without judgement. Your experience is understood from your perspective, not measured against someone else's idea of how things should be.
Space to take your time
There is no need to rush towards an answer. You have room to think, reflect, return to things and explore what feels important at your own pace.
My work is grounded in a Person-Centred approach and informed by integrative counselling. I believe you should remain at the centre of our work, while I can draw thoughtfully on different therapeutic ideas, offer guidance and gently challenge where it may help you explore things more deeply.
Qualifications, clearly stated.
I've continued to build my training throughout my counselling journey, from my earlier counselling qualifications through to my Level 5 DipHE and additional specialist learning.
- Level 4 counselling qualification
- Level 3 counselling qualification
- Level 2 counselling qualification
- Self-harm and suicide awareness training
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training
- Training relating to counselling children and young people
Sessions shaped by what you bring.
You don't need to arrive with the right words or a plan. We can begin with whatever feels most present and take things from there.
Questions are welcome
If something feels unclear, you can ask me at any point.
Clear professional boundaries
I'll keep our work consistent, respectful and professionally held.
Confidentiality and supervision
What you share with me is confidential. I attend clinical supervision as part of safe and ethical practice, where only your name would normally be shared. If there are safeguarding concerns, there may be circumstances where further information needs to be shared, and I'll explain this clearly.
Questions are welcome
If something feels unclear, or you want to understand more about how our work together unfolds, you can ask me at any point.
Clear professional boundaries
I'll keep our work consistent, respectful and professionally held, so you know what to expect and where you stand.
Confidentiality and supervision
What you share with me is confidential. I attend clinical supervision as part of safe and ethical practice, where only your name would normally be shared. If there are safeguarding concerns, there may be circumstances where further information needs to be shared, and I'll explain this clearly.
Would you like to talk about it?
Let's talk about it.
Free 15-minute consultation • Phone or video