Ruth Dixon , BACP

Ruth Dixon is a United Kingdom based therapist with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing a wide range of challenges including stress and anxiety, addictions, family and relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, and struggles with sleep and eating. Ruth also supports clients dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, blended family dynamics, and the emotional fallout of separation or loss.

Ruth practices with sensitivity and respect, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s individual needs. Her approach emphasizes building emotional intelligence, increasing confidence, and helping clients develop practical coping strategies for life’s changes. She brings psychodynamic principles to her work, exploring how past relationships and early experiences can influence present patterns and feelings.

Ruth holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and uses her training to offer thoughtful, long-term support. She recognizes that seeking change takes courage and aims to provide a compassionate, structured space where people can explore their goals and move toward a more satisfying life.

Psychodynamic Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Ruth integrates psychodynamic therapy into her online practice, exploring how early relationships and life experiences shape current feelings and behavior. This approach helps people identify recurring patterns, understand the roots of emotional reactions, and work through issues such as attachment difficulties, family of origin concerns, and longstanding relationship problems.

She approaches the choice of methods collaboratively, listening to each person’s goals and preferences to determine which therapeutic focus fits best. Ruth partners with clients to adjust the pace and style of work, combining reflection on past influences with practical steps to manage present challenges.

Online therapy with Ruth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose a format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics with a licensed professional.