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Erica Ruse Whalley, BACP

Erica Ruse Whalley offers calm, practical support for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strain.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Erica

Erica Ruse Whalley offers calm, practical support for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strain. She works with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, unsure or stuck, and helps them find clearer ways forward. Erica keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person and adapts how she works to fit their needs.

Erica has 14 years of experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Background and approach

She draws on a blend of approaches to respond to different problems, including anxiety, depression, parenting worries, family difficulties and loss. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit each person. Her style is integrative - she combines client-centred listening with practical tools.

That can mean looking at patterns in relationships, trying simple behavioural steps from cognitive behavioural therapy, or practising mindfulness techniques to reduce stress. Erica will also include solution-focused ideas to identify small, achievable changes. People also come to her for help with trauma, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem issues.

Additional interests include adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues and coping with life transitions. She explains options clearly and works collaboratively so clients understand the next steps. Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

The format can be chosen to suit someone’s lifestyle and communication preferences. Erica aims to create a steady, supportive space where people can explore what matters and try new ways of coping.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	18221	July 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Erica’s approaches translate to online therapy

Erica uses client-centred work to prioritise what each person needs in the moment. That means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the pace the person prefers; this helps when someone feels anxious, unsure or needs emotional space.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to break down unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes. CBT techniques online often focus on small experiments and simple exercises to reduce anxiety or improve sleep, which suit phone or video sessions well.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Erica will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods as the work progresses so the plan matches needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when non-verbal cues matter. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text messaging lets someone check in more often or communicate without being on camera. These options make it easier to choose the format that fits daily life and keeps therapeutic work consistent.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Erica help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain, plus issues like parenting, trauma and sleep difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is integrative and person-centred, combining listening with practical steps from approaches such as CBT and mindfulness.

How much experience does she have?

Erica has 14 years of experience working in counselling and related support roles.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she located?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Erica works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How do fees and subscriptions work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.