With many things in life so much is entangled from emotions, experiences and people. Ruth is good at untangling where a current emotion is also occurring in other parts of my life and from the past and present to help me open up. Flexibility with sessions is always offered and a supporting tool like a worksheet or approach is suggested to try in response to a new topic that’s been brought up. I feel like she remembers previous conversations and the style and sensitivity of communicating with me from week to week. This personal approach provides trust and comfort, as well as the confidence to discuss difficult topics.
Ruth Frances, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Ruth is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Ruth. View 7 reviews
- Great news, Ruth is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
Ruth is very easy to talk to and really listens, and takes into account the things you have said work for you in therapy. One thing I've really noticed is that specific things I've said help me when I'm having a hard time processing something, she has immediately brought those helpful reflections in to remind me of them. She's been a really great help to me so far and I feel much more positive about the outlook for my self development thanks to her.
More about Ruth
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
I am a qualified and BACP Registered Person-Centred Counsellor. I have extensive experience working in Bereavement as well as with depression, anxiety and those affected by cancer. I work on a one-to-one basis offering both short and long term therapy.
I aim to build a trusting, warm and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with the hope that you will feel comfortable to talk about things that might be difficult to talk about with those close to you for whatever reason. Starting counselling can be daunting but also a real step towards whatever goal you may have when looking for a therapist.
Outside my private client work, I have worked with Cruse Bereavement Care and Macmillan, where I have done further training within the respective fields as well as undertaking CPD within these organizations to further my professional development. Working within these organizations has been a wonderful and rewarding experience, where I have worked with a diverse range of clients.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 387911 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Ruth Frances
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
With many things in life so much is entangled from emotions, experiences and people. Ruth is good at untangling where a current emotion is also occurring in other parts of my life and from the past and present to help me open up. Flexibility with sessions is always offered and a supporting tool like a worksheet or approach is suggested to try in response to a new topic that’s been brought up. I feel like she remembers previous conversations and the style and sensitivity of communicating with me from week to week. This personal approach provides trust and comfort, as well as the confidence to discuss difficult topics.
Ruth is very easy to talk to and really listens, and takes into account the things you have said work for you in therapy. One thing I've really noticed is that specific things I've said help me when I'm having a hard time processing something, she has immediately brought those helpful reflections in to remind me of them. She's been a really great help to me so far and I feel much more positive about the outlook for my self development thanks to her.
11/10
She’s a solid 10. Makes me feel comfortable
Talking to Ruth was really great. She was there to listen and made me ready to open up. I would to reconnect some time again in the future and talk about my progress. :)
Good listener
Ruth is really friendly and it’s way for me to talk to her about subjects that I normally wouldn’t talk to people about.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ruth Frances offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Ruth Frances works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Ruth Frances speak?
Ruth Frances speaks English.
How many years of experience does Ruth Frances have?
Ruth Frances has 5 years of experience.
Where is Ruth Frances licensed to practice?
Ruth Frances is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Ruth Frances accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Ruth Frances does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Ruth Frances offer?
Ruth Frances offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Ruth Frances?
Ruth Frances can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Ruth Frances?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.