Ruth Fitzgerald , BACP
Psychodynamically trained therapist supporting meaningful change
- Offers attachment-based therapy
- Provides client-centered care
- Has experience with trauma
About Ruth Fitzgerald
Ruth Fitzgerald is a psychodynamically trained therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, grief, low self-esteem, ADHD and other life challenges. She creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore issues at their own pace and work through the thoughts and feelings that lie behind recurring patterns.
Ruth supports people in identifying unhelpful behavioural and emotional patterns and in developing clearer ways of understanding themselves. By increasing awareness of how past experiences influence present relationships and reactions, clients can expand their choices and build confidence to manage life more effectively. Her work emphasises gaining insight, exploring difficult emotions, and developing practical ways to cope and make lasting changes.
She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Her psychodynamic training focuses on deeper, long-term change by examining the inner world and its influence on relationships both past and present. Ruth aims to support clients toward greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and more satisfying ways of living, offering warmth and professional guidance throughout the therapeutic process.
Ruth supports people in identifying unhelpful behavioural and emotional patterns and in developing clearer ways of understanding themselves. By increasing awareness of how past experiences influence present relationships and reactions, clients can expand their choices and build confidence to manage life more effectively. Her work emphasises gaining insight, exploring difficult emotions, and developing practical ways to cope and make lasting changes.
She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Her psychodynamic training focuses on deeper, long-term change by examining the inner world and its influence on relationships both past and present. Ruth aims to support clients toward greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and more satisfying ways of living, offering warmth and professional guidance throughout the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ruth Fitzgerald have?
Ruth Fitzgerald has 9 years of experience.
Is Ruth Fitzgerald a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Ruth Fitzgerald provide therapy?
Ruth Fitzgerald provides therapy in English.
Where is Ruth Fitzgerald located?
Ruth Fitzgerald is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ruth Fitzgerald as my therapist?
Ruth Fitzgerald offers therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Ruth Fitzgerald work with international clients?
Ruth Fitzgerald does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ruth Fitzgerald cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's 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 that helps match clients with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online therapy with Ruth Fitzgerald
Ruth draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns of relating and emotional responses - it can help with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and relationship problems by exploring safety, trust and connection. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the centre of the process and emphasises empathy, acceptance and collaboration - it is useful for building self-esteem, making life decisions, and working through feelings at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ruth works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods, or combination of methods, best fit their goals, needs and personal preferences, and registered professionals commonly adapt techniques as therapy progresses.
Online therapy with Ruth can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family or mobility needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care and adapting the pace and format to what suits each person best.