Gail Rickaby

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse

About Gail

Gail Rickaby helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and the effects of trauma and abuse. She uses counselling to work on self-esteem, motivation and confidence, and supports people dealing with grief, addictions and life changes. Gail is a BACP member and has eight years' experience in the field.

Gail takes a straightforward, conversational approach in sessions. She listens to what is causing distress, helps people name what matters most to them, and then works with them to try different ways of coping. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems going.

Her work includes attention to relationship difficulties, communication problems, and intimacy-related concerns. She also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, control problems, jealousy, and the impact of prejudice or multicultural stressors. Gail can support people dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and various process addictions.

Gail draws on a mix of approaches aimed at building stronger connections and clearer goals. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centred methods to keep the person’s experience central, and solution-focused techniques to set short-term steps. Trauma-focused elements are used where past events continue to affect daily life.

People who want to begin choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Gail’s approaches work in online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape reactions now. It helps people understand recurring patterns in relationships and how these patterns affect feelings and behaviour.

Client-centred counselling focuses on the person’s own experience. The counsellor listens without directing, and this helps people clarify what matters and decide on next steps.

Solution-focused work aims at small, practical steps that can change daily life. It is useful for tackling specific problems such as coping with stress, improving communication or setting short-term goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gail will work with the client to choose which methods to use based on their needs, goals and preferences, and she will adjust the approach as therapy progresses.

Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a working day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people keep continuity and work steadily on issues such as anxiety, relationships and recovery from trauma.

Topics Gail lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Gail

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage stress, panic attacks and social anxiety using practical coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses attachment-based, client-centred and solution-focused methods, with trauma-focused elements when needed.

How much experience does she have?

Gail has eight years' experience working in counselling and related professional roles.

Is she a member of a professional body and where does she practise?

She is a BACP member and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.