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- Attachment based
- Client centred
- Solution focused
About Gail
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience, Gail Rickaby supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also helps with self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Gail’s practice focuses on practical steps clients can use to manage day-to-day difficulties and rebuild steadiness after hard experiences.
Gail works in a straightforward, conversational way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change next. She uses approaches that centre on how relationships shape feelings, on the client's own aims, and on clear, solution-focused steps. This helps people who need concrete ways to cope as well as space to make sense of painful events.
Her work covers a wide range of matters. These include grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, career worries and coping with life changes. Gail also gives attention to communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, infidelity and feelings of isolation or jealousy.
She has experience with panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and process addictions such as problematic pornography use, exercise or gambling. Gail notes multicultural concerns and prejudice or discrimination as factors she can address in therapy.
Sessions are conducted in English in the United Kingdom. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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How her approaches work in remote sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape reactions and trust. In online sessions this approach helps people understand patterns in close relationships and make different choices about connection and boundaries.Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person’s own goals and pace. The counsellor listens without directing and follows what the client brings, which can help with confidence, self-esteem and deciding next steps.
Solution-Focused Therapy highlights small, practical changes that add up quickly. It is useful for stress, anxiety and short-term problems where clients want clear actions and measurable progress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor and client will look at presenting problems, goals and preferences together and decide which methods to draw on. This is a collaborative plan that can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find remote sessions useful for continuing work between in-person meetings or when a quieter hour is required.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and the effects of trauma and abuse, plus related areas such as self-esteem, grief and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on current problems, relationship patterns and short-term, solution-focused steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.