About Ruth
Ruth Gus helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship problems. She makes space for people to talk about trauma, abuse and intimacy-related worries. Ruth speaks English and Yoruba and works with international clients from the United Kingdom background she practises in.
She holds BACP and brings 15 years of experience to her work. Ruth aims to create an open, non-judgemental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared.
How Ruth works
In sessions she listens closely and follows the person’s pace, helping them say what matters most. She encourages practical steps that fit into everyday life rather than long lists of theory. Her focus includes grief, sleeping difficulties, anger and self-esteem problems, along with career strain and coping with life changes.
Ruth also supports people facing compassion fatigue, caregiver stress and health-related challenges such as cancer. Relationship concerns she addresses include communication, commitment and attachment issues. Ruth uses client-centred methods to put the person’s experience at the centre of each session.
She also draws on motivational interviewing to help clients find and strengthen their reasons for change. These approaches are used to help clients build clearer goals, improve coping and take manageable steps forward. People who choose Ruth can expect collaborative sessions that balance listening with gentle encouragement.
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling will set up the first session.
Ruth lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Ruth works with
The areas below are the ones Ruth selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English, Yoruba |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Ruth's approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's own experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens with curiosity, reflects what is said and helps the person make sense of their feelings. This approach is helpful for stress, anxiety, relationship worries and adjusting after difficult events.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their goals and find personal reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation for steps like improving sleep, setting boundaries, or making life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ruth will discuss goals and preferences and adapt the methods to fit each person. She aims to work collaboratively so the chosen approach feels useful and realistic for everyday life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, shorter reflections or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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