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Raymond Guddah, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
15 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

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Raymond Guddah uses psychodynamic and addiction-focused approaches alongside cognitive behavioural ideas to help people find clearer ways forward. He is a BACP member with 15 years of practice in community and residential rehab settings. Raymond works with people from many countries and brings a calm, direct manner to sessions.

He aims for sessions that are interactive and respectful. Raymond listens for patterns from the past that affect today's choices and relationships.

Background and approach

He also uses practical tools to manage anxiety, mood shifts, cravings and unhelpful thinking. His background includes long experience in mental health services across the United Kingdom and work with international clients from Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. That mix gives him both clinical familiarity and practical knowledge of recovery and relapse prevention.

Typical concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. He also helps with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include jealousy, process addictions such as gambling and porn, seasonal affective disorder and sex addiction.

Raymond describes his style as compassionate and sensitive while encouraging self-efficacy. He works with clients to build a treatment plan that matches their needs and goals. If someone is ready to make changes, he offers steady support through that process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current emotional responses and helps people feel steadier in close relationships. It can help with intimacy difficulties, jealousy and struggles connecting with others. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviours to reduce anxiety, depression and addictive patterns. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment during recovery from addictions.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Raymond will talk with each person about their situation, goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to use. This collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made or new needs emerge.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging is useful for brief check-ins or steady support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel and to keep momentum when regular attendance matters.
What issues does this counsellor address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and trauma. He also works with grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger and low self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends psychodynamic therapy with addiction work and cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions are interactive, respectful and aimed at building practical coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working in community and residential rehab settings and in UK mental health services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he has worked with international clients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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