Philippa Ridley Therapy

I am a qualified Integrative Transactional Analysis Therapist and Couples Counsellor; my ethos being everyone is equal and has the opportunity to change. I am an Accredited Member with UKCP (2011184987) and a Registered Member with BACP (885740). I uphold their Ethical Framework for Counselling Professionals and will always work to the highest professional standard. I have Private Indemnity insurance.

I offer a warm, safe, confidential, non judgemental and professional space, enabling you to talk and be heard; facilitating positive change to occur. I am passionate about people and committed in my work to helping people come through the challenges that life often brings.Through talking, we can explore patterns of behaviours which may be a barrier to living life in a more fulfilling way. I know how difficult it can be entering into therapy; engaging in my own therapy was part of my training and something that I have continued. I believe that having more understanding of myself is crucial to the therapeutic relationship. Acknowledging that you need to talk to someone else other than friends or a family member is the first step. I am aware it takes courage to share your vulnerabilities with someone you don’t know. I believe it can be a powerful and life changing experience. My belief is that once you are in touch with yourself, you gain a better understanding of your needs, so that you can build healthier relationships with others. My goal is to guide you on this journey of self acceptance, love and kindness to yourself in order to live a more fulfilling life.

“I will forever be grateful to Philippa for enabling me the space and time to the life realisation I have done and for giving me the tools necessary to deal with the triggers and set backs that may happen along the way. Philippa was consistent, compassionate and unwavering in her belief that I matter. Now a believer of my self, I have made milestones in my private and professional life and urge anyone else considering Philippa’s counselling serves to take that leap of faith.”

In my Couples work, the first part is to explore the differences between you both, so you can really understand each other. This involves talking and listening in an understanding and non judgemental way. Our aim will be to accept that differences do not have to result in conflict but can be your strengths. We can explore ways to deal with conflict so you can manage your disagreements better. As the relationship becomes more supportive and less stressful and you feel less helpless and hopeless, we would expect you both to feel happier and more positive.