Ruth Roberts

If you are looking for friendly, professional support in managing life’s difficulties then perhaps I can help.

I am passionate about helping people deal with the many challenges of life and have been working with clients for the last twelve years.

Among other things, I have experience of working with anxiety; bereavement; eating disorders; low mood; low self-esteem; procrastination; perfectionism; relationship issues; transitions and trauma.

I provide confidential support with a caring and proactive approach to difficulties. I am particularly interested in educational and work issues and in helping individuals to find a meaningful direction for their lives.

I originally studied Social and Political Sciences at Cambridge and have a postgraduate diploma in music. I qualified as a counsellor in 2004 and have been accredited with the BACP since 2007. I am an experienced supervisor and have been teaching mindfulness since 2012.

What I offer

Individual Counselling

I offer person-centred and experiential therapy. My approach also draws heavily on mindfulness and is predicated on putting the client’s experience at the centre of the work. I offer an accepting and caring approach while also incorporating practical techniques and solutions for increasing wellbeing.

Educational Counselling

If you are studying at 6^th form, college or university and are struggling with issues such as anxiety, stress, procrastination and perfectionism relating to your academic work then I may be able to help. I have nine years’ experience of offering educational counselling to students at a large university. This work includes looking at both emotional and practical difficulties to studying and can provide you with tools and study skills to work more effectively.

Mindfulness

If you are looking for an alternative to counselling, Mindfulness based approaches have been shown to be effective in coping with stress, chronic illness and anxiety. I offer 8 week mindfulness based stress reduction courses to the general public. I also offer workshops and taster sessions to organisations. If you are interested in bringing mindfulness into your workplace or organization then do please get in touch.

Supervision

If you are a counsellor or health professional looking for clinical supervision, I can offer a supportive and grounded approach to working with clients and patients. I can offer individual or organizational contracts for supervision.