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Ruth Dixon, BACP

Ruth Dixon is a counsellor who uses psychodynamic therapy to help people make sense of difficult feelings and repeated patterns.

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About Ruth

Ruth Dixon is a counsellor who uses psychodynamic therapy to help people make sense of difficult feelings and repeated patterns. She draws on 20 years of practice in the United Kingdom and meets people with care and patience. Ruth works in plain language and aims to build trust so conversations can feel safe and useful.

She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those dealing with addictions, anger, grief and changes such as separation or major illness.

Background and approach

Ruth pays attention to relationship issues, self‑esteem and problems that come from family of origin or attachment wounds. In sessions she listens for links between past experience and present behaviour. That can reveal why certain patterns repeat in relationships and daily life.

She then helps people try different ways of thinking and acting, so they have more choice in how they respond. Ruth adapts the pace and focus to each person. Sometimes the work is about practical coping skills.

Other times it turns to deeper emotional themes that need time to unfold. Throughout, she keeps explanations straightforward and avoids jargon. Her approach is collaborative - the person and therapist agree on goals and next steps.

Ruth is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and offers sessions in English across a range of online formats.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	111008	May 2026

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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

Everything Ruth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Anger management
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Cancer
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Ruth names

Psychodynamic Therapy

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Psychodynamic therapy and online access

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how earlier relationships and experiences shape current feelings and behaviours. Ruth uses this approach to help people spot repeated patterns and understand the roots of emotional pain, which can be useful for issues like relationship difficulties, low self‑esteem and unresolved grief.

Sessions may also focus on practical coping alongside deeper reflection. The therapist and client work together to decide what to explore and which methods suit current needs and goals. Ruth takes a collaborative approach, checking in about what feels most helpful and adjusting the focus over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video calls let people see and hear each other for fuller interaction. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can suit short updates, check-ins between sessions or for people who prefer writing over speaking.

These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and health needs, while allowing continuity of care when travel or mobility is a challenge. Ruth and other registered or accredited professionals use the range of options to match what will help each person make progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Ruth commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and mood issues such as bipolar. Other areas include addictions, grief, anger, relationship stress and eating or sleep problems.

What is Ruth's therapeutic style?

Ruth uses psychodynamic therapy, which looks at how past experiences affect present feelings and relationships, helping people understand repeating patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.

What credentials and location are noted?

Ruth is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with Ruth?

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