Raymond Ronan, BACP

Raymond Ronan is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. He came to counselling after a long career in accounting and senior management, and after his own recovery from serious health and mental health crises. He uses his personal and professional journey to help people work through stress, anxiety, addiction and major life changes.

His background includes a BA Honours degree in counselling and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Before training as a counsellor he worked in financial services and the aerospace sector, and he also ran small businesses. Those experiences inform his practical, real-world approach to problems such as work strain, career decisions and financial stress.

In sessions he aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk things through. He draws on several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. He also uses client-centred principles to keep the focus on each person’s priorities.

Raymond works with a wide range of concerns, from depression, grief and relationship strain to caregiver stress and chronic illness challenges. He lists ageing and geriatric issues among his additional focus areas and can discuss concerns related to growing older and changing roles.

He offers sessions in English and works with people internationally. To begin, a user follows the site’s Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire and then books according to the therapist’s schedule.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action rather than getting stuck in worry. It is often used for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical steps to try different responses to difficult situations. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can be useful for relationship issues and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raymond will discuss goals and preferences with the person and recommend a mix of methods that suit their situation. The process is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses to match what is most helpful.

The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into daily life and simpler access for people in different locations. If you are arranging therapy, confirm the session options available before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins, manage shorter appointments during a busy day, or connect when travel would otherwise be difficult.