- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Person-Centred approach
- Neurodiversity informed
About Guy
Guy Ridgway is a BACP-registered counsellor with five years of practice in England. He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and offers support for social anxiety and related concerns.
He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. He also draws on person-centred ideas, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt influences to keep sessions focused on what matters to the client. Sessions are collaborative and aim to identify small, realistic changes.
Guy has personal and professional experience with neurodiversity. He holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism and describes himself as someone who is high-functioning autistic and who also has ADHD and dyslexia. That lived experience informs how he listens and communicates with people who think differently.
His work covers a wide range of issues beyond anxiety, including isolation, addiction recovery, trauma, relationship and communication problems, body image, chronic illness, and life-purpose concerns. He has experience supporting people affected by homelessness and those who have been in residential treatment settings.
Sessions focus on practical coping strategies, clearer thinking around difficult situations, and improving everyday functioning. To start a first appointment, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session using the site booking flow.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Guy primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and focuses on practical steps to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. CBT can help with social anxiety by breaking tasks into manageable steps and practising new responses.He also integrates person-centred principles that emphasise clear listening and the client’s own priorities, and draws on Transactional Analysis and Gestalt ideas to notice interaction patterns and present-moment responses. These approaches help people clarify what they want to change and try different ways of relating and communicating.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that suit those aims. Adjustments are made as the work unfolds so that techniques and pacing fit the person’s needs.
The original profile does not detail which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into daily life because they remove travel and can be scheduled around work or family commitments. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins or when audio-only is preferable due to bandwidth or comfort with video.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, bipolar and depression, plus social anxiety and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside person-centred, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt-influenced approaches to find practical steps and clearer ways of thinking.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional counselling experience in the UK.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I do sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.