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Gail Rickaby, BACP

Gail Rickaby is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.

About Gail

Gail Rickaby is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She helps with trauma and abuse, self‑esteem and confidence, addictions, grief and intimacy‑related issues. Gail works with people dealing with anger, career worries and major life changes too.

Gail uses practical, person-focused sessions to help people find a way forward. She listens closely and helps clients identify small, manageable steps. Sessions aim to build coping skills and increase self-awareness over time.

Background and approach

Her approach draws on attachment-based ways of thinking and solutions-focused methods to keep work grounded and goal oriented. Trauma‑focused techniques are used when past hurts are getting in the way of daily life. Gail also centres the person in the room, following a client-centred style that values each person’s experience.

Gail has eight years of professional experience and is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She sees people across a wide range of concerns including panic attacks, post‑traumatic stress, process addictions and issues linked to prejudice or multicultural stressors. Sessions are available in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.

To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed then appointments are scheduled according to therapist availability. Costs vary with location and via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	371256	January 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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Ways of working Gail names

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Approaches that translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions look at how those patterns show up in close relationships and help people develop safer ways of connecting and setting boundaries.

Client-centred counselling places the person's experience at the heart of the work. In remote sessions the counsellor listens, reflects and helps clients make sense of their feelings so they can decide what matters most to them.

Solution-focused methods concentrate on small, practical steps and achievable goals. This helps when clients want quicker ways to reduce anxiety, improve communication or manage day-to-day problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be worked out together. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods over time to suit what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls are good for face-to-face style conversations, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging can suit people who prefer typing or shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Gail support?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and trauma and abuse, plus issues such as addictions, grief and intimacy difficulties.

What is Gail's therapeutic style?

Gail uses a person-centred approach combined with solution-focused and attachment-informed methods to help clients set goals and take practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

Gail has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their preference.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with Gail?

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