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Ruth Fitzgerald

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship issues & abuse. I will provide you with a space where we can discuss and look at issues at your own pace. Together we can explore and consider the difficulties that you are facing and understand why you feel the way you do, and what lies behind the problems you are experiencing. The aim is to help you find ways of dealing with issues that you are facing; providing an opportunity for you to work towards living in a more satisfying way where you feel more able to cope with life’s challenges. I will provide you with a compassionate, non judgemental and confidential space to explore the difficulties you face.
Life can often be confusing, distressing and at times overwhelming. It can create anxiety, anger and unhappiness. You may be feeling stuck or as if problems are insurmountable. There are times in all our lives when we experience distressing events or feelings which seem overwhelming. Sometimes we have no idea what is making us feel the way we do. All we know is that life has become distressing, or even intolerable. It could be at these times a talking therapy may be a helpful option.
I understand the thought of meeting with a therapist can be daunting but many of us feel the need for additional support at some point in their lives. Talking through concerns with a trained professional can help you to understand yourself better and enable you to feel more able to make confident decisive choices about your life.
Within the privacy of the sessions, it becomes possible to identify those patterns of behaviour which we keep repeating causing difficulties in our lives, As we become aware of these unhelpful destructive patterns, and address the feelings they stir up, we can begin to see a shift in our perspective. With this clarity and understanding you will have more choices about what to do next and develop the confidence to manage your life more effectively and it becomes possible make lasting changes in our lives. My role will be to support you to gain insight into your past and how it has had a significant influence your life today. During the sessions, ideas, thoughts, and feelings can be aired in a non-judgmental and confidential setting. This allows unconscious thoughts, feelings and memories to surface and be worked through. The process of counselling or psychotherapy leads us to a deeper understanding of our feelings, thoughts and behaviour and how we relate to others. Self-awareness and self-acceptance foster improved and expanded life choices, thereby improving emotional well-being and functioning in life. I will support you to understand yourself and to find the life-path and choices that work best for you.
I am a psychodynamically trained practitioner. Psychodynamic therapy is a therapeutic process which helps us understand and resolve problems by increasing awareness of our inner world and its influence over relationships both past and present. It differs from most other therapies in aiming for deep seated change in personality and emotional development.

I look forward to working with you!

Years Experience: 9
Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: No
NPI Number:
Credentials:
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: BACP #373971 exp 2026-05-31
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Eating, Depression, Relationship, Family, Grief, Anger, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Female therapist, Older
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: No
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Ruth Fitzgerald

Psychodynamic therapy for deeper insight
  • Compassionate support
  • Explore repeating patterns
  • Work at your pace

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Ruth Fitzgerald works with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship problems and abuse, offering a space where people can explore issues at their own pace.

She helps clients examine the factors behind their feelings and the problems they face, with the aim of finding practical ways to manage difficulties and move toward a more satisfying life in which everyday challenges feel more manageable. Sessions are offered in a compassionate, non-judgemental and confidential environment.

Life can be confusing, distressing and at times overwhelming, producing anxiety, anger or a sense of being stuck. At such times, talking therapy can be a helpful option when feelings or events feel intolerable or hard to make sense of.

Ruth understands that meeting a therapist can feel daunting. Talking things through with a trained professional can support greater self-understanding and help people make clearer, more confident choices about their lives.

Within the sessions it is possible to identify repeating patterns of behaviour that contribute to ongoing difficulties. As these patterns and the feelings they raise are examined, perspective can shift. With increased clarity and understanding, clients gain more choices about how to respond and develop the confidence to manage life more effectively, making lasting changes possible.

Ruth’s role is to support clients in gaining insight into their past and how it influences their life today. In a non-judgemental setting, thoughts, ideas and feelings can be aired, allowing unconscious material to surface and be worked through.

The process of counselling or psychotherapy leads to a deeper understanding of feelings, thoughts and behaviour and of how people relate to others. Self-awareness and self-acceptance expand life choices, improving emotional well-being and day-to-day functioning. Ruth supports clients to understand themselves and to find the life-path and choices that work best for them.

She is a psychodynamically trained practitioner. Psychodynamic therapy aims to increase awareness of the inner world and its influence on relationships past and present, working toward deep-seated change in personality and emotional development.

Ruth Fitzgerald looks forward to working with clients.

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience: 9
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: No
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Addictions, Depression, Eating, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approach: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes
Accepting International Clients: No

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials:
  • NPI Number:
  • License: BACP #373971 exp 2026-05-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can really make a difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists if they prefer a different fit. Online work provides accessible options for those seeking support while maintaining the same professional standards of therapy.

How much experience does Ruth Fitzgerald have?

Ruth Fitzgerald has 9 years of experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Ruth Fitzgerald provide therapy?

Ruth Fitzgerald provides therapy in English.

Where is Ruth Fitzgerald located?

Ruth Fitzgerald is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Ruth Fitzgerald as my therapist?

Clients can work with Ruth Fitzgerald by phone, video, live chat or messaging.

How much does therapy with Ruth Fitzgerald cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To begin, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Ruth Fitzgerald. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.

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