Ruth Dixon, BACP

Ruth Dixon is a counsellor who uses a psychodynamic approach to help people understand patterns that affect their feelings and relationships. She draws on 20 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. Ruth aims to offer calm, respectful support and a listening space where people can talk through what is hard for them.

Her work often looks at how early experiences and attachment shape current reactions. This can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, codependency, avoidant personality traits or difficulties in communication. Ruth also supports people facing family conflict, blended family issues and the emotional impact of illness such as cancer.

Sessions explore feelings such as anger, emptiness and grief and practical problems like sleeping and eating difficulties. She helps clients consider how past patterns repeat in present relationships and looks at ways to try new, healthier responses. Conversations are adjusted to each person’s pace and needs.

Ruth has worked in the United Kingdom for two decades and holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She blends reflective listening with paced exploration to help people gain clearer self-understanding.

People who choose to work with Ruth can expect steady, compassionate support while they tackle issues such as depression, bipolar mood concerns, coping with life changes and recovery from trauma and abuse. She encourages realistic steps and practical changes alongside emotional work.

How psychodynamic thinking fits with online therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how earlier relationships and experiences shape current feelings, reactions and patterns. It often involves reflecting on repeated themes, such as abandonment or attachment issues, and talking through how these show up in day-to-day life. This approach can help with long-standing difficulties like depression, anxiety, grief and relationship struggles.

In practice the therapist and client work together to find the best way forward. Ruth will discuss what to focus on and adapt the pace to a person’s needs and goals. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process and may change as understanding grows.

If you are considering online sessions, check which formats Ruth currently offers before booking. Confirming formats ensures sessions fit your routine. Online work can make it easier to attend from different locations, save travel time and fit sessions into a busy week. Some people prefer audio-only when they need a shorter check-in or to reduce bandwidth, while others choose video for face-to-face interaction. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide what will work best for your life and commitments.