- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred listening
- Solution-focused goals
About Gail
Gail Rickaby is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and anger. Gail also supports people dealing with self-esteem, motivation and confidence concerns.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try straightforward ways of changing them. Gail uses approaches that encourage people to speak about difficult memories, test new ways of relating, and set short steps to feel less overwhelmed.
Gail draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how close relationships affect feelings and reactions. She also uses client-centred listening so people can describe their experience without interruption. Solution-focused steps are used to set small, achievable goals between sessions.
The therapist works in plain language and keeps sessions grounded in everyday life. People often bring anger at work, ongoing resentment at home, or trouble managing short temper. Gail helps them notice triggers and practise alternative responses over time.
She offers a direct, respectful approach for people who want practical change rather than labels. Gail invites people to try an initial session, talk about what matters most, and agree on simple next steps. The structure of sessions, frequency and cost depend on the chosen subscription and location.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. In an online setting this helps when anger or mistrust shows up in close relationships, by identifying patterns and practising new responses. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens without directing the story and reflects back what she hears. Online sessions can still be used to talk things through and to slow down difficult moments for clearer thinking.Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what makes a difference. It suits people who want to try short, achievable changes between sessions and track progress. Gail will work with each person to decide which approaches fit best, based on their needs, goals and preferences, so finding the right method is a collaborative process.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins from a quieter space. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pacing and tasks to suit phone or video conversations and to help clients apply new skills in day-to-day life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and related issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational. She listens in a client-centred way and focuses on small steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Gail has eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential and location are shown?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.