BACP

Gail Rickaby , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Gail

Gail Rickaby is a UK-based therapist with eight years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. She works with individuals facing trauma and abuse, helping them rebuild a sense of safety and regain confidence. Her practice also addresses issues such as self-esteem, motivation, addictions, grief, family difficulties and struggles with intimacy and anger, offering practical and compassionate guidance to help clients move forward.

Gail draws on established therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each personâs needs, and she combines empathy with practical tools to tackle problems that can feel overwhelming. She is licensed to practise in the United Kingdom and holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standards in counselling practice. Gail encourages clients to view therapy as an investment in their future and aims to empower people to become active agents in creating lasting change. Her approach is collaborative and focused on finding workable steps that improve daily life and overall wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gail commonly uses attachment-based therapy and trauma-focused therapy to guide her online work. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections, helping people who struggle with intimacy, trust or relationship cycles to build more secure ways of relating. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic events, offering structured strategies to manage symptoms of trauma and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Gail works collaboratively with each client to find the best fit. She listens to a personâs history, current concerns and goals, then adapts methods so they feel understandable and useful. Clients and therapist make decisions together about pacing and techniques used in sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy lives or to access help from home. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care while adapting to each personâs communication preferences and scheduling needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Gail Rickaby have?

Gail Rickaby has 8 years of experience working as a therapist.

Is Gail Rickaby a licensed therapist?

Yes. Gail is licensed to practise in the United Kingdom and holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Gail Rickaby provide therapy?

Gail provides therapy in English.

Where is Gail Rickaby located?

Gail is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Gail Rickaby as my therapist?

You can work with Gail through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gail Rickaby work with international clients?

Gail does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gail Rickaby cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Gailâs availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Gail. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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