Counsellor profile
Raymond Guddah, BACP
Counsellor - addictions and relationships
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic therapy
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Motivational interviewing
About Raymond
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP), Raymond Guddah has worked in the United Kingdom for 15 years. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and anger. He also lists self esteem, bipolar, ADHD and coping with life changes among his focus areas.
Raymond trained in the UK and has a background in psychodynamic therapy and addictions work. He also uses cognitive behavioural methods and motivational interviewing alongside solution-focused ideas. His practice draws on experience in community and residential rehabilitation services and in wider mental health settings.
Sessions are described as interactive and focused on helping people build confidence to make changes. Raymond frames work around a treatment plan and practical steps that reflect what each person wants to achieve. He has worked with people internationally from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
In sessions he talks through patterns from the past and how they affect present relationships and behaviour. He also uses behavioural strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants help with change around addiction or process behaviours.
People who contact him can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. He suggests a clear plan for sessions and practical ways to practise outside appointments. Language of work is English and he sees clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. It helps when patterns from earlier life keep recurring and affect day-to-day living.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is practical and often used for anxiety, low mood and some addiction-related behaviours.
Motivational interviewing is a conversational method to explore readiness for change. It aims to build a person’s own reasons and plan for making changes around behaviour such as substance use or process addictions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Raymond will discuss what fits your aims, preferences and practical circumstances and agree an approach together. That may mean combining methods over time to suit what is needed.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, and can suit people who prefer not to travel. Different formats meet different needs - for example audio calls need less bandwidth and can suit short check-ins, while video allows fuller non-verbal contact. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a range of options to help sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and intimacy issues among other areas.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He combines psychodynamic thinking with cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing. Sessions are interactive and focus on practical steps and understanding patterns.
How long has he been practising?
He has around 15 years of experience working in community, residential rehab and mental health settings in the UK.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported and can he work with people outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he has worked with international clients from Europe, North America and Australasia.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to speak to him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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