Guy Ridgway, BACP
CBT-focused counsellor supporting neurodiversity and mood
- Uses CBT and humanistic methods
- Has lived neurodiversity experience
- Offers video phone chat messaging
About Guy Ridgway
Guy Ridgway offers empathic, practical counselling tailored to each person's circumstances and goals. He approaches therapy with sensitivity and respect, shaping conversations and treatment plans to suit what an individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. His work focuses on finding realistic strategies to manage day-to-day difficulties while also exploring deeper patterns that affect mood and relationships.
Guy's core clinical method is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. He also draws on humanistic approaches such as Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Gestalt Therapy to create a supportive, listening environment where clients can reflect on their experiences and decide the direction they want to take in life. This blend of practical techniques and relational work supports people who need immediate coping skills as well as those seeking longer-term personal growth.
Guy is fully qualified in England and brings over five years of professional counselling experience. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which denotes recognised professional membership, and holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, a training qualification focused on autism awareness and support. His lived experience as a high-functioning autistic person who also has ADHD and dyslexia informs his practice, allowing him to offer genuine empathy and an authentic perspective for people who think and process differently.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addiction recovery, trauma, and issues faced by neurodivergent clients. Guy has particular experience supporting people affected by addiction, homelessness, and complex life transitions, and he strives to provide an inclusive, non-judgmental space for exploration and change.
Guy's core clinical method is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. He also draws on humanistic approaches such as Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Gestalt Therapy to create a supportive, listening environment where clients can reflect on their experiences and decide the direction they want to take in life. This blend of practical techniques and relational work supports people who need immediate coping skills as well as those seeking longer-term personal growth.
Guy is fully qualified in England and brings over five years of professional counselling experience. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which denotes recognised professional membership, and holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, a training qualification focused on autism awareness and support. His lived experience as a high-functioning autistic person who also has ADHD and dyslexia informs his practice, allowing him to offer genuine empathy and an authentic perspective for people who think and process differently.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addiction recovery, trauma, and issues faced by neurodivergent clients. Guy has particular experience supporting people affected by addiction, homelessness, and complex life transitions, and he strives to provide an inclusive, non-judgmental space for exploration and change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Guy Ridgway have?
Guy Ridgway has five years of professional counselling experience.
Is Guy Ridgway a registered therapist?
Yes. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Guy Ridgway provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Guy Ridgway located?
Guy is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Guy Ridgway as my therapist?
You can work with Guy Ridgway through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Guy Ridgway work with international clients?
Yes, Guy Ridgway works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Guy Ridgway cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support
Guy primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a structured, practical method that helps people identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and low self-esteem, and then develop alternative strategies. He also works from a Person-Centred perspective, which focuses on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where a person’s own goals and insights guide the pace of therapy. Gestalt ideas may be integrated to help clients increase awareness of present-moment experience and relationships between feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Guy works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with registered professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging to suit different communication styles and schedules. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, and they allow therapists and clients to find rhythms of work that fit into busy or complex lives.