- Psychodynamic therapy
- Attachment issues
- Stress and anxiety
About Ruth
Ruth Dixon is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, and difficulties with sleep, eating and self-esteem. Ruth also supports those coping with trauma and grief and people managing bipolar or major life changes.
She uses psychodynamic therapy to look at how past experiences and relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Sessions focus on talking through patterns that cause distress and noticing repeated ways of relating to others. Ruth aims to help people understand what lies beneath their present difficulties so they have clearer choices about how to respond.
In practice she listens for themes such as attachment, abandonment and family-of-origin issues. She addresses practical problems too, like communication, commitment worries, codependency and blended family challenges. Ruth also has experience with substance and alcohol problems, domestic violence, and recovery after separation or bereavement.
Her approach keeps the conversation straightforward. She helps people name feelings, spot recurring behaviours and try small changes between sessions. Over time this can reduce unhelpful patterns and improve everyday coping.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How psychodynamic work adapts to online counselling
Psychodynamic therapy looks at past relationships and recurring patterns that shape current feelings. It often involves talking about memories, relationships and emotional reactions to identify repeated ways of thinking and behaving. This approach can help with anxiety, attachment concerns, grief and ongoing relationship difficulties.Ruth uses that psychodynamic lens to notice themes such as abandonment, attachment issues and family-of-origin dynamics. She will work with each person to decide whether this focus fits their needs and goals. Figuring out the best approach is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example avoiding travel time, dropping in during a work break, or choosing a shorter check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pace and length of sessions to match what works for someone’s routine and daily demands.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, grief, sleeping and eating problems, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses psychodynamic therapy, focusing on how past relationships and experiences influence current feelings and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.