- Attachment-based
- Client-centred
- Solution-focused
About Gail
Gail Rickaby is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. Gail name-checks social anxiety and phobia among her concerns and includes a wide range of related struggles she helps people manage.
Gail uses straightforward conversations to uncover what is getting in the way of daily life. She listens to practical problems and helps people set small, manageable goals. Sessions focus on what matters now and on skills that can reduce distress between meetings.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and how they affect feelings and behaviour. She also uses client-centred methods to keep the conversation focused on the person’s experience and solution-focused techniques to build clearer next steps. Trauma-focused methods inform work with memories or events that continue to cause distress.
Gail works in an accessible, conversational way. She aims to help people rebuild confidence, cope with panic or phobic responses, and repair relationship patterns that contribute to ongoing stress. Practical strategies and short-term goals are common parts of her sessions.
People who choose her service start by completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session. Costs vary by location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at repeating patterns in relationships and how they affect feelings and behaviour. Online sessions can help identify those patterns, practise different responses, and reduce anxiety around connecting with others.Client-Centred Therapy keeps the focus on the person’s experience. In this approach the therapist listens closely and reflects what is said to help clarify feelings and priorities, which can be useful for people struggling with social anxiety and self-esteem.
Solution-Focused Therapy centres on practical steps and short-term goals. It helps people build on strengths and try small experiments between sessions to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gail will discuss options and decide together which methods suit the person’s needs and goals. That collaborative choice can change as things progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let someone choose audio only if they prefer not to be on camera.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her way of working in sessions?
Gail uses straightforward conversation, goal-setting and practical strategies drawn from client-centred and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people within the UK.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.