Ryan Powell, BACP

Ryan Powell is a counsellor with three years' experience who brings a practical and compassionate approach to therapy. He trained and works with principles from client-centred, cognitive behavioural, and psychodynamic approaches, and holds BACP registration. Ryan aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what matters and begin to make small changes.

Ryan previously worked within NHS IAPT services and provided short-term mental health support for men in prison. He also runs a independent practice where he sees people for a range of concerns. That combination of settings means he is used to clear, focused work and to helping people manage immediate problems.

In sessions he listens first and then gently challenges unhelpful patterns. Conversations stay practical and aimed at what someone wants to change. He often uses straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to break down anxious or low mood cycles.

Ryan also draws on client-centred ideas to follow what the person brings to the room. Psychodynamic thinking is used when past experiences seem linked to current struggles. Together these approaches help with stress, anxiety, addiction-related issues, relationship concerns, depression, trauma and more.

He has particular experience supporting people with issues around sexuality and gender, codependency, substance misuse, jealousy and infidelity. Sessions focus on building clearer choices, healthier routines, and stronger self-understanding. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session.

How Ryan's Approaches Work Online

Client-centred work means the person sets the pace and topics, while the therapist follows and reflects what matters most. This approach helps when people need a listening ear and clearer sense of direction.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviours into small steps. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, obsessive thoughts and everyday stress by practising new ways of thinking and acting.

Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to patterns that repeat from past relationships into current life. This can help people who notice the same reactions keep happening, such as jealousy or repeated conflicts, and want to understand why.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ryan will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. That plan can change as therapy progresses and as different needs emerge.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals often find online sessions help people keep momentum between appointments.