Ryan Powell , BACP

Ryan Powell is an integrative counsellor who combines empathy with practical challenge to support people through difficult periods. He frames therapy as a collaborative journey, offering a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their concerns and work towards clear goals. Ryan's approach balances compassionate listening with constructive interventions to help clients make meaningful changes.

His clinical background includes work within the NHS IAPT service and delivering short-term mental health support to men in prison, focusing on low mood, anxiety and depression. He also maintains a successful private practice, bringing experience from public services and specialist settings into his therapeutic work. Ryan holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional affiliation with a recognised counselling body.

Ryan specialises in anxiety and depression and has extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, people facing addictions, and those navigating relationship difficulties. He also offers support for a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes and more. Throughout his practice he aims to create a caring environment that encourages honesty, reflection and steady progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Ryan Powell

Ryan draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing an accepting, empathic environment where the client leads the pace and direction of sessions - this approach is useful for building self-awareness, self-esteem and exploring identity. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to recognise and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, and is often effective for anxiety, low mood and habits that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Ryan works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. He tailors methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences, adjusting pace and focus as therapy unfolds and encouraging active input from the client throughout.

Online therapy with Ryan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and varied schedules, and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, ongoing care even when in-person meetings are not possible.