Ruth Simpson | Person-Centred Counsellor

Person-centred counselling for adults facing grief, relationship struggles, sexuality questions, or stress.

Free 15-minute chat, no commitment. Online or in-person.

A space to find your way through, at your own pace

Sometimes you just need someone to walk alongside you while you find your own way forward.

I'm Ruth, a person-centred counsellor working with adults navigating grief, relationship struggles, questions around sexuality, and the weight of everyday stress.

I won't tell you what to do or diagnose you — we'll figure out together what's actually going on, at your pace.

Grief: Loss doesn't follow a script. Whether it's recent or something you've been carrying for years, there's space here to feel it without being rushed through it.

Relationships: Struggling with a partner, family, or friendship? Sometimes it helps to untangle things with someone outside the situation entirely.

Sexuality: Questions about identity, orientation, or intimacy deserve a space that's genuinely open — no assumptions, no judgment.

Stress: When everything feels like too much, counselling can be a place to slow down and actually hear yourself think again.

The Four Areas

If we go ahead, sessions run for 60 minutes, and you can choose online or in-person.

The first session usually takes a little longer: we'll talk through how you'd like to proceed, there are a few short forms to fill in (not many), and together we'll work out a way forward.

How Sessions Work

Before training as a counsellor, I spent many years in pastoral ministry - work that taught me a great deal about sitting with people through their hardest moments, and about the value of simply being present rather than having answers.

I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am an accredited member of ABCAP. I’ve been practising from my home office for over two years now.

Outside of sessions, you’ll usually find me crafting, baking, spending time with our grandchildren, or relaxing at home with my husband, our two dogs, and one cat.

Areas I work in

What my clients have said about me

Testimonials
Testimonial #2

Ruth has been a wonderful support to me through my daughter’s illness and my subsequent bereavement. Her warmth, calmness and care have enabled me to share my deepest feelings in the ‘safe place’ that her empathy creates.

She is a wonderful listener with the ability to comealongside another person - sharing their journey and experiences – gently challenging where appropriate and – in the safe, calm environment she creates – giving confidence and enabling small steps to decision making and to the possibility of new doors opening.

Ruth is very generous in her sense of commitment – she has been there for me in the darkest times with an awareness and concern for the depth of the pain that is being expressed and also happy to acknowledge and celebrate the hint of a silver lining.

She is balanced in her assessments and so very sensitive to the emotions and thoughts being shared. In her caring concern, and willingness to come alongside me, Ruth shows a respect, and appreciation of what I have been facing which has enhanced my self esteem at low times. The loving care she projects has given me a feeling of being uplifted and standing taller and more able to assess my situation and understand my emotions.

I can honestly say that I do not know how I would have got through these last months without her being there – and somehow honouring my pain and loss by her presence with me. I can’t thank her enough for all I have gained and I will never ever forget the help she has given to me.

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Testimonial #1

A while ago a problem arose I didn’t know which way to go. Ruth listened.

No interruption. No judgement.

Gently led me (unknowingly at the time!) to my own decision about the way forward.

I cannot thank her enough for her kindness and understanding.

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  • You’ve already taken the hardest and most important step, by looking up a counsellor.

    You can contact me via:

    I will reply to you as soon as I can - leave me a message and your contact details.

    • I charge £35 per session for individuals.

    • For couples and families other pricing structures are available.

    • A discount is available for students and people receiving benefits. Nobody should be denied help due to financial struggles.

  • The first session will last 80 mins (first 30 minutes are free).

    Subsequent sessions will last 50 mins.

    Usually I recommend a starting commitment of 6 sessions, and then re-evaluating progress.

    However you will pay for sessions individually, normally in advance of the appointment via BACS.

FAQ

Let me know about yourself and how can I help you. We can set up an introductory chat, and go from there!

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