Raymond Ronan, BACP

Raymond Ronan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He draws on seven years of professional practice and life experience to help people work through stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and other tough problems. Raymond speaks plainly and shares his own recovery story to make therapy less daunting for worried parents and carers.

Before counselling he worked in accounting, banking and senior management. After a breakdown and a serious health challenge he rebuilt his life and career. That personal journey shapes how he listens and responds in sessions, with an emphasis on practical next steps rather than jargon.

Raymond aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. He uses empathy, honesty and unconditional positive regard to help clients feel understood and respected. He encourages clear, simple tools clients can use between meetings.

He works with a wide range of issues including depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career stress, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. He also offers support for body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress and communication problems.

Clients can expect a relaxed style that focuses on what matters most to them. Raymond invites people to bring whatever feels important to each session and to work together on realistic steps toward better day-to-day thinking and habits.

How Raymond’s approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make room for chosen values. It focuses on small, practical actions that match what matters to you and can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches simple techniques to test unhelpful thinking and to build new everyday habits that reduce stress and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Raymond will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit your needs and goals. He offers guidance, tries techniques with you, and adjusts the approach based on what feels most helpful.

If you prefer to meet online, please confirm the specific session formats available before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life - it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and let people choose quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when needed. Many people find remote sessions a practical way to maintain regular contact while juggling family, work and care commitments.