Hello, I’m Ruth Watson

Starting therapy can be scary but I’m here to help. What I can offer you is a space to feel safe and supported to share your story. 

“When I accept myself just as I am, then
I can change.”

Carl Rogers

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A safe space…

I believe in the power of listening. Really listening and exploring your experiences in a safe and nurturing space where you can take a breath and process your story - maybe for the first time in your life.

Some Feedback

“Ruth is amazing, a great listener and has a real calming effect. She helped me to deal with situations and boosted my confidence. I feel a lot more relaxed and focused from when I first started.”

— Brenda

“I received counselling from Ruth and would wholeheartedly recommend her. She has a wonderful manner, warm and soothing. I hadn’t had any counselling before and I always felt like I was in safe hands with her. She listened carefully and helped me make changes which have improved my life.”

— Molly

“I have found the sessions incredibly beneficial, mentally, I am in a much better place than I was at first. When I first started looking for a therapist, I was a little overwhelmed and felt completely out of my comfort zone but Ruth turned this experience into a positive one for me.”

— Jane

My Approach

 

I use an integrative approach - a combination of CBT, a Psychodynamic Approach, and Person Centred Counselling. I completed my training in Therapeutic Counselling with the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) and practice within The BACP’s Ethical Framework.

I also love to share my experiences and thoughts on counselling and wellbeing for the real world over on my Blog and YouTube channel.

Client Story

“The help I received off Ruth has not only been life changing, it’s been life saving. After the loss of my friend I’ve been in a bad place but I know I’ll get through it. If I hadn't of had Ruth's help when I did I don’t think I would. She’s amazing. ”

Latest Blog Posts

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Coping With Grief & Talking About Death
Coping With Grief & Talking About Death

In this video I'm exploring the challenging topic of grief and dealing with / talking about death. I recently attended a Creative Therapies conference in which there was a lecture with a hospice poet and a Death Cafe where people could discuss openly and freely their own mortality and the fear of losing loved ones.

Postnatal Depression –Motherhood & How to Seek Help
Postnatal Depression –Motherhood & How to Seek Help

Mental illness kills more mothers in the first year postpartum than anything else and is a major contributor to breakdowns and relationship challenges after a baby. Maternal mental illnesses like postpartum depression and anxiety still carry a stigma.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & The ABC Model
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & The ABC Model

The ABC model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help us to understand more about why you think the things you think and where they come from, why you feel the way you do, and then why you take the actions you take.

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I wrote about my love of posting letters in a blog post over on @rawdesignstudio and it seemed to strike a chord with people. If all else fails and you’re having a bad day, go and post a letter. It means you can walk with purpose, fee
Daunted by private practice and need some advice to get started? It was a real treat to spend an hour with Jane Travis @growyourprivatepractice and pick her expert brains on this topic. In this interview we chat about the challenges and skills we nee