Ruth Fitzgerald , BACP
Psychodynamically trained therapist for life challenges
- Compassionate supportive care
- Trauma and addiction support
- Relationship and family work
About Ruth Fitzgerald
With nine years of clinical experience, Ruth Fitzgerald offers psychotherapy for people facing depression, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship difficulties and the effects of abuse. She creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can move at their own pace to explore the feelings and patterns underlying their distress. Ruth supports people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unable to manage life changes, helping them identify what lies behind recurring behaviours and emotional reactions so they can develop clearer choices and greater confidence.
Sessions with Ruth focus on gaining insight into how past experiences shape present relationships and coping styles. She works collaboratively to surface unconscious thoughts and feelings, examine unhelpful cycles and build practical ways to manage daily challenges. The aim is to foster self-awareness and self-acceptance so clients can make lasting changes and improve overall emotional functioning.
Ruth is psychodynamically trained, a form of therapy that concentrates on understanding the inner world and its influence on current relationships, and she integrates that perspective with other therapeutic tools to suit each person she sees. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers therapy in English from the United Kingdom.
Sessions with Ruth focus on gaining insight into how past experiences shape present relationships and coping styles. She works collaboratively to surface unconscious thoughts and feelings, examine unhelpful cycles and build practical ways to manage daily challenges. The aim is to foster self-awareness and self-acceptance so clients can make lasting changes and improve overall emotional functioning.
Ruth is psychodynamically trained, a form of therapy that concentrates on understanding the inner world and its influence on current relationships, and she integrates that perspective with other therapeutic tools to suit each person she sees. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers therapy in English from the United Kingdom.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ruth Fitzgerald have?
Ruth Fitzgerald has nine years of clinical experience.
Is Ruth Fitzgerald a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ruth holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Ruth Fitzgerald provide therapy?
Ruth provides therapy in English.
Where is Ruth Fitzgerald located?
Ruth is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ruth Fitzgerald as my therapist?
You can work with Ruth through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ruth Fitzgerald work with international clients?
Ruth Fitzgerald does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ruth Fitzgerald cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds and attachment patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses. It helps clients understand hurtful relational patterns and build more secure ways of connecting with others, which can be useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment issues.Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and validation so clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions. This approach is well suited to people seeking greater self-understanding, confidence and support through life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with current thoughts and behaviours, offering practical techniques to manage anxiety, depression and unhelpful coping habits. It helps clients identify patterns of thinking that contribute to distress and develop alternative strategies for coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ruth will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as the work unfolds.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling work, family or health concerns. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, attend from different locations and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to address emotional and practical challenges.