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Guy Ridgway, BACP

Guy Ridgway offers practical, evidence-based therapy with a personal and human touch.

About Guy

Guy Ridgway offers practical, evidence-based therapy with a personal and human touch. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside humanistic ideas to help people manage mood, anxiety and confidence. Guy presents as warm and direct, and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful from the first meeting.

Guy has five years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Background and approach

He also holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, which informs his work with neurodiversity. He speaks English and can work with clients internationally via online formats. In sessions he focuses on practical steps, clearer thinking and better day-to-day routines.

He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression and mood instability. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and pain, and issues around control and communication. Guy draws on person-centred ideas, transactional analysis and Gestalt alongside CBT.

That mix lets him listen and respond to what matters most, while also offering concrete tools and experiments to try between sessions. He aims to make therapy collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. Guy’s own lived experience with autism, ADHD and dyslexia shapes his understanding of neurodiversity.

He has worked in addiction and residential treatment settings and supports people affected by homelessness and marginalisation. He describes his practice as inclusive, non-judgemental and focused on helping people take the next step.

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BACP	409804	August 2026

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Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches and online working

Guy mainly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small, practical changes to mood and behaviour. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood because it emphasises clear steps and short experiments.

He also draws on person-centred ideas and transactional analysis to create a supportive space where a person’s goals and values guide the work. These approaches help when someone needs to feel heard, build self-understanding, and improve communication with others.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Guy will work with each person to decide what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and can suit in-depth work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier for short check-ins. Live chat or text can help people who prefer written reflection or who need flexible check-ins between calls. The range of formats makes therapy more accessible and easier to slot into everyday life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Guy help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, bipolar and depression, plus related issues like abandonment, body image and chronic illness.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Guy blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with person-centred, transactional analysis and Gestalt ideas to combine listening with practical tools and experiments.

How much experience does he have?

Guy has five years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom and has worked in addiction and residential treatment settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism. He practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be carried out via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and circumstances.

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

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