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Raymond Ronan, BACP

Therapist combining lived experience and training
  • Seven years experience
  • BACP credential
  • International practice

About Raymond Ronan

Raymond Ronan is a United Kingdom-based therapist with a BA Honours Degree in Counselling and membership of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy). With seven years of professional experience as a therapist and coach, he draws on both formal training and deep personal experience to support people facing complex life challenges. Having previously worked as an accountant in the aerospace industry and in senior management and director roles in financial services and corporate banking, he later ran his own sole trader and limited companies before a period of serious mental health difficulty led to hospital admission and a long recovery journey.

Raymond is a liver cancer survivor who underwent a resection operation and is now cancer-free; during that time he also experienced the loss of his brother to the same disease. Those lived experiences inform his empathetic, grounded approach and his commitment to helping others rebuild after crisis. He has worked with people internationally and brings practical skills for addressing substance misuse and addictions, depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, career and life transitions, and the effects of caregiving and chronic illness.

His style is relaxed and person-focused, offering the core conditions of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. Raymond aims to collaborate with clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and to identify practical steps that support healthier patterns and clearer future aspirations.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Raymond Ronan have?

Raymond Ronan has seven years of experience as a professional therapist and coach.

Is Raymond Ronan a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds the BACP credential - the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Raymond Ronan provide therapy?

Raymond provides therapy in English.

Where is Raymond Ronan located?

Raymond is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Raymond Ronan as my therapist?

You can work with Raymond through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Raymond Ronan work with international clients?

Yes, Raymond works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Raymond Ronan 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 straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Raymond integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based and client-centered ideas to support people in online settings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then commit to values-driven actions - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that block meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns shape current connections and coping, which can be helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard, giving clients a nonjudgmental space to explore their experience and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Raymond works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts plans as therapy progresses to ensure the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to connect across distances. For many clients these options increase accessibility, allow for consistent contact during transitions, and support a range of conversational styles and schedules while working with registered professionals and therapists.

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