Counselling in Ripon and online
Sometimes things get on top of you. Anxiety that won’t switch off, a low mood that’s lasted longer than it should, grief that’s harder to carry than you expected, or a quiet sense that something just isn’t right. You don’t need to be in crisis for your struggles to matter and you don’t have to keep managing alone.
I’m Gemma, a BACP-registered counsellor based in Ripon. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can say what you actually feel, and we can work out together what to do with it.
Is this you?
You might be here because one or more of these feels familiar:
- Anxiety that follows you everywhere, even when there’s nothing specific to worry about
- A low mood that’s become your new normal
- Grief or loss that you haven’t been able to process
- Low self-esteem or a persistent feeling of not being good enough
- People pleasing — always putting others first and losing yourself in the process
- Relationship difficulties, whether with a partner, family or colleagues
- A big life change that’s left you feeling unmoored
- Work pressure that’s spilling into every other part of your life
Whatever brings you here is valid. You don’t need to have hit rock bottom to ask for support.
Areas I commonly support people with:
- Anxiety and worry
- Low mood and depression
- Grief and bereavement
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- People pleasing and boundary setting
- Relationship difficulties
- Life transitions and big changes
- Work-related stress and burnout
A space that’s genuinely yours
I work in a person-centred way, which means our sessions are led by you. There’s no fixed agenda, no pressure to cover certain topics, no homework. We go at your pace and focus on what matters most to you.
Some people come for a handful of sessions to work through something specific. Others find that longer term support helps them make deeper, more lasting changes. We’ll figure out together what feels right.
Sessions are 50 minutes and available in person in Ripon or online, whichever works best for you.
“At the time, it felt impossible to imagine looking a year ahead and being in a happier place. I honestly don’t think I would have managed everything without the support I received. It is difficult to understand just how powerful counselling can be until you have experienced it yourself. I will always be an advocate for it because of what it has done for me. Just knowing that Gemma is there if I need her is a huge comfort.”
Ready to take the first step?
Getting in touch is the hardest part. A free discovery call is a low-pressure way to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and decide whether counselling with me feels right for you. There’s no obligation and no commitment required.
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £70, available in person at my practice in Ripon, North Yorkshire, or online via video call across the UK.