Ross Wykes

Ross Wykes is an integrative counsellor who draws on his own experience of managing depression and anxiety. He offers calm, straightforward support and practical tools to help people move through hard times. Ross uses a mix of approaches and adapts his work to suit each person's needs.

He focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, low mood and relationship strains. He also helps with issues around addiction, self-esteem, intimacy and eating and food-related issues. Sessions look at day-to-day factors like work and diet as well as values and personal goals.

Ross aims to create a clear, step-by-step plan with each person. That plan is grounded in what the client finds useful, whether that is learning coping skills, changing unhelpful thoughts, or practising new ways of communicating. The emphasis is on practical change rather than jargon.

He combines client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy when helpful. Mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas are also drawn on to support emotion regulation and connection to values. Ross checks in regularly to make sure the approach is working for the individual.

With three years of practice and the NCPS credential, he aims to make therapy understandable and manageable. The process begins with small steps and realistic goals, and work proceeds at a pace that feels right for the person.

How Ross adapts therapeutic approaches for online work

Ross draws on client-centred therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of sessions, offering listening and reflection to help people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood and eating-related concerns. Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) techniques can be introduced to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies for intense feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative task. Ross will talk through your goals and preferences and then try methods that suit your situation. He regularly reviews progress and adjusts the plan so the therapy stays useful and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions fit more easily around work, travel or family life, and they can make regular check-ins simpler to schedule. Some formats can use less bandwidth, or allow shorter focused check-ins when time is limited, which helps therapy fit into busy routines.