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Ryan Powell, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

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Ryan Powell is a counsellor with three years' experience. He trained to work in talk therapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has supported people in NHS IAPT services and provided short-term mental health help in prison settings.

He also runs a independent practice and accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally. Ryan keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps people name what is most troubling them.

Background and approach

He uses empathy and challenge when needed, so people can test new ways of coping and thinking. Sessions aim to be calm and non-judgemental while still working toward clear goals. He often supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression.

He also helps with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and eating concerns. Additional focuses include codependency, gender dysphoria, drug and alcohol issues, and sexual health matters such as HIV and sexuality questions.

Ryan draws on client-centred work to keep the pace guided by the person, cognitive behavioural approaches to address unhelpful thinking and behaviours, and psychodynamic ideas to explore past patterns that still affect daily life. These ways of working are mixed to suit each person’s needs. Sessions are offered in English.

People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Online approaches and how they fit your life

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions, which suits those who need time to reflect and be heard.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and works on practical steps to change them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, obsessions and phobias because it gives clear tools to try between sessions.

Psychodynamic work explores past patterns and how they show up now. It can help when repeated relationship or self-esteem issues feel stuck and people want to understand why they keep repeating the same responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and adapt methods based on the person's goals, needs and preferences. That decision is made together, and the approach can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be lower bandwidth, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging can fit around busy days. These options give flexibility to attend from different places and at different times, while keeping therapy consistent with appointments and goals.
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety and depression, and works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and eating concerns. There are also focused areas like codependency, gender dysphoria and sexual health matters.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are warm and empathic but can include gentle challenge when useful. The work aims to listen first, then set clear, practical goals together.
What experience does he have?
He has three years' experience, including work in NHS IAPT services and short-term mental health support in prison settings, alongside running a independent practice.
Where is this counsellor based and what are the credentials?
The counsellor is based in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and the counsellor accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits them best.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are arranged via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with this counsellor?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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