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- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Person centred methods
- Understanding autism
About Guy
Counsellor (BACP), five years' experience. Guy Ridgway focuses on stress, anxiety, sleep problems, self‑esteem, bipolar and depression. He works in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English, and he accepts international clients.
Guy bases his practice on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using it to identify practical ways to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. He also draws on humanistic ideas from person‑centred work, transactional analysis and Gestalt approaches to help people speak frankly about what matters to them.
Guy says his lived experience of being autistic and having ADHD and dyslexia shapes how he works. He holds a BACP membership and a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism. Those perspectives inform how he supports people who think differently and face complex challenges.
He often helps with day‑to‑day pressures such as panic, ongoing worry, low mood, sleep disruption and problems with self‑worth. He has experience in addiction recovery and supporting people affected by trauma and abuse. He also works with issues like loneliness, attachment and identity concerns.
Sessions involve talking through immediate problems and building practical steps to manage them. Guy aims to listen without judgement and to help clients find realistic changes that fit their lives. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
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How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Guy primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to map thoughts, feelings and behaviours and then try small practical changes. CBT sessions often focus on setting specific goals, testing new behaviours and reviewing what works. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.He also uses person‑centred ideas that emphasise listening and the client’s own perspective, and elements of transactional analysis and Gestalt work to help people notice patterns in relationships and present moment experience. These humanistic elements support conversations about identity, attachment and self‑esteem.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques and adjust methods as therapy progresses. Clients and the therapist review what helps and steer future sessions together.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work or family commitments, reducing travel time, and choosing quieter surroundings for talking. Online work can also make short check‑ins easier when a quick update suits your week. Registered or accredited professionals will clarify which session formats they offer during the booking process.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, self‑esteem, bipolar and depression, and related issues such as isolation, guilt, and relationship communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
His primary approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for practical problem solving, combined with person‑centred, transactional analysis and Gestalt ideas for open dialogue.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional counselling experience working in the UK context and with a range of presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.