Ruth Belfield, BACP
Ruth Belfield is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and parenting worries.
About Ruth
Ruth Belfield is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and parenting worries. She supports those facing relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, career uncertainty and life changes. She also works with issues around eating, sleeping, anger and compassion fatigue, and offers support for people with ADHD and first responder issues.
Ruth uses a flexible, person-centred style. She treats people with respect and sensitivity, and adapts sessions to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
She aims to build confidence and motivation through practical conversations and steady encouragement. Ruth has four years of professional experience and is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That connection reflects her commitment to ongoing professional standards and ethical practice.
Sessions are shaped around what the client wants to achieve. Ruth will work with you to set realistic goals and try straightforward strategies that suit your life. She combines listening with gentle direction so people can try things between sessions and notice changes.
Her approach suits people who want clear, calm support when life feels overwhelming. Ruth focuses on immediate problems while also looking at longer-term patterns. She aims to help people feel more able to cope and to make decisions that fit their priorities.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
← Browse all counsellorsRegistration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 390272 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ruth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- First responder issues
Approaches that guide online work and support
Ruth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional support. One approach emphasises person-centred conversation, where the counsellor listens closely and helps the person identify their own goals and next steps; this can help with self-esteem, confidence and relationship concerns. Another approach uses goal-setting and short experiments between sessions to build new habits and coping skills, useful for managing anxiety, stress, sleep and motivation issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth will discuss options with you, look at what has helped in the past and what feels manageable now, and together you will choose ways of working that match your goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time as needs change.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, family or shift patterns. Video calls let you talk face to face when bandwidth and surroundings allow. Phone sessions suit those with lower internet speed or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins, quick reflections between sessions and options for people who find writing easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity of care across different circumstances.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Ruth support?
Ruth works with anxiety, stress, depression, grief and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also helps with self-esteem, career questions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and first responder issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and practical. Sessions mix active listening with goal setting and simple strategies to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Ruth has four years of professional experience working with a range of life and work stresses and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Ruth is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging according to the chosen format.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.