Counsellor profile
Judith Ramsay, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Judith
Counsellor Judith Ramsay, BACP member, has eight years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping issues, anger, bipolar and ADHD concerns. Sessions include discussion of intimacy-related issues, LGBT and gender dysphoria matters, and practical problems like communication and control issues.
Judith trained at Sunderland University and practises using a mix of counselling approaches. She draws on client-centred work to put the person’s experience first, and uses cognitive behavioural techniques to look at how thoughts and behaviours interact. Solution-focused ideas help keep sessions goal-oriented, and motivational interviewing supports change when someone feels stuck.
In a typical session she listens to the immediate concern and then suggests straightforward steps to try between meetings. That might include noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, testing small behaviour changes, or setting a short-term goal to track progress. She also works with carers to look at how caring affects their health and wellbeing, and with adult survivors of childhood abuse to address long-term impacts.
Judith aims to be practical and direct in sessions. She explains methods plainly and checks in about what is helpful. People are invited to bring specific problems or broader feelings and to work at a pace that suits them.
Sessions take place within the framework of recognised counselling approaches and Judith will discuss which methods to use at first appointments. Those interested should follow the directory’s process to learn more and arrange a first meeting.
How Judith uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the client make sense of feelings and choices. This approach suits people who need a calm space to talk things through and to be heard.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It often includes practical exercises and short experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT works well for anxiety, low mood and stress where changing patterns can reduce symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Judith will discuss options and agree what to try based on the client’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list which session formats are used for online work, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use only audio which can be lower on bandwidth, while others include video for face-to-face conversation; practical choice depends on what suits the client’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people with relationship and family problems, trauma, grief and issues such as eating and sleeping difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She combines client-centred listening with CBT, solution-focused steps and motivational interviewing to support change.
How long has she been practising?
She has eight years of counselling experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she work?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people who do not live in the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.