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Gail Rickaby, BACP

Gail Rickaby is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and trauma.

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About Gail

Gail Rickaby is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and trauma. She also supports people struggling with self-esteem, motivation and addictive behaviours. Gail works by listening closely and helping clients find practical ways forward.

Gail takes a calm, person-focused approach. Sessions are shaped around what the individual needs in the moment. She uses straightforward conversation and gentle challenge to help people notice patterns and make changes that fit their life.

Background and approach

Her work often focuses on how past experiences affect current relationships and feelings. Gail uses trauma-focused techniques alongside attachment-based and client-centred methods to attend to painful memories and rebuild a sense of safety in relationships. She also draws on solution-focused tools to set clear, achievable goals and track progress.

Gail has eight years of professional experience and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.

Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location and therapist availability. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session via the Start Therapy button.

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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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Approaches that guide online sessions

Gail commonly draws on trauma-focused therapy and attachment-based therapy to guide her online work. Trauma-focused therapy involves addressing distressing memories and their impacts in manageable steps, which can help people reduce flashbacks, hypervigilance and avoidance. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and behaviours and helps people build more supported ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Gail works collaboratively with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean blending trauma-focused work with person-centred conversations and solution-focused tasks to match what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy with Gail is available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, which makes it simpler to fit sessions into busy lives. Video helps keep visual connection, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat is useful for short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options provide flexibility and make it easier to maintain momentum while working on change.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Gail help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma and abuse, plus related concerns such as self-esteem, grief and addictions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Gail uses a calm, person-focused style that combines listening with practical steps. She balances reflective conversation with goal-oriented work.

What is her professional background?

Gail has eight years of professional experience working with emotional and relational problems.

Which credential and country is she associated with?

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

Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Gail offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment arranged?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Gail?

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