- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Raymond
Raymond Ronan is a counsellor with seven years' experience who brings personal and professional life experience to his work. He holds BACP accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises from the United Kingdom. Raymond writes plainly and aims to help people make practical changes in their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
He draws on his own recovery from serious illness and a period of breakdown to relate to clients facing hard times.
Background and approach
That journey shapes his compassionate, down-to-earth style. He talks openly about setbacks and the steps that helped him rebuild life and work, and uses those experiences to support others. Raymond uses a mix of approaches to tailor sessions to each person.
He blends acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-aware thinking and client-centred listening with cognitive and skills-based tools when helpful. This gives space for emotional reflection alongside practical coping strategies. People come to him for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family worries, and parenting questions.
He also works with issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, communication problems and career strain. Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative. Raymond listens without judgement, helps set realistic goals, and supports clients to try new ways of responding.
He accepts international clients and offers online formats to suit busy lives.
What Raymond works with
Everything Raymond lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Raymond helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Raymond lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Raymond uses therapeutic approaches online
Raymond commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that matter to them; it is useful for anxiety, stress and making values-based choices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with relationship difficulties, trust and emotional connection.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Raymond works collaboratively to agree what feels most helpful based on a client's concerns, goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so sessions remain practical and relevant to the person's life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are simpler when connectivity is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit short check-ins, brief reflections, or times when typing feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules, work breaks or international time zones.
Questions people ask about Raymond
What issues does Raymond commonly help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family worries, parenting questions, anger and career stress.
What is Raymond's style of therapy like?
His approach is relaxed and down-to-earth, combining compassionate listening with practical tools. He balances emotional reflection with skills to manage thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does he have?
Raymond has seven years of professional experience as a therapist and coach, alongside earlier careers in business and finance.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Raymond offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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