- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Grief and loss
About Raymond
Raymond Ronan is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He moved into counselling after careers in accounting, banking and senior management, and he lists anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression among the concerns he helps people with.
He speaks plainly about recovery from serious illness and personal crises, and draws on that lived experience when he talks with clients. Sessions focus on practical changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviours. He invites clients to bring whatever matters to them, big or small.
His background includes a BA Honours degree in counselling and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Before training as a counsellor he worked in financial services and ran businesses, so he is used to practical problem solving and work-related issues.
Raymond describes a relaxed approach in sessions. He offers core person-centred conditions such as empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard while also using structured methods when helpful. Named approaches he uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-based work.
He works with people on a wide range of life stresses such as grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, career pressures and coping with major life changes. He also helps with addiction, chronic illness and body-image concerns, and lists issues around control, communication and commitment.
People who prefer straightforward, experience-informed conversation and practical tools may find his style a good fit. To start, he asks people to use the site matching process and schedule an initial session.
How Raymond uses therapy approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and to take steps that match their values. This can help with anxiety, perfectionism and getting stuck in unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions, which can be useful for relationship and trust issues.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Raymond will work with the client to discuss which methods feel most relevant and to adapt techniques to their goals and preferences. He aims to combine conversational, experience-informed work with structured practice when that helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and medical appointments, and they allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or phone-only conversations when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors and therapists commonly offer a mix of formats; check the booking information to see which are available with Raymond.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of concerns does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger and career concerns among the areas he works with.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He describes a relaxed, conversational style that combines person-centred listening with practical techniques from approaches like ACT and CBT.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has seven years' experience as a counsellor and draws on earlier careers in accounting, banking and business along with personal recovery from severe illness.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He states that he works with people from around the world and accepts international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.