Ruth Gus, BACP

Ruth Gus is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She works with adults who are coping with trauma, intimacy concerns, low mood and the strain that comes with caregiving. Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba, and she practises in the United Kingdom. Ruth focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk freely about what’s on their mind. Conversations aim to help clients make small, practical changes and find clearer ways to cope. She encourages people to set manageable goals and to notice progress between sessions. Her approach draws on client-centred therapy, which puts the person’s own perspective at the centre of the work. Motivational interviewing is used where people want help finding motivation for change or making decisions. Both approaches are conversational and collaborative rather than prescriptive. With 15 years of professional experience, Ruth has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem issues. She also supports people dealing with family problems, blended family challenges, abandonment and attachment-related worries. People who are balancing work, caring responsibilities or health challenges can expect practical conversation alongside emotional support. Ruth explains options and helps people choose steps that fit their life. To begin, the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How Ruth's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own experience. The therapist listens closely and follows what the client brings to the session, helping them clarify feelings and priorities. This approach can help with low mood, relationship worries and caregiver stress by making space to be heard and understood.

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It is useful for clients who want help finding momentum for new habits, making decisions about relationships or managing health-related choices.

Choosing a therapeutic method is a shared process. Ruth works with each person to test approaches, adjust as needed and agree on goals. She aims to match techniques to the client’s needs, pace and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats before booking because this biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find that remote work helps people sustain continuity of care and keep therapy practical alongside everyday responsibilities.