Raymond Guddah, BACP

Raymond Guddah uses psychodynamic and addictions-focused approaches to help people unpack patterns that keep them stuck. He combines that work with cognitive behavioural ideas and motivational techniques to build practical steps forward. Raymond is a British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists member with 15 years' experience, and he is based in the United Kingdom.

He has practised across community and residential rehabilitation settings and within mental health services. That background means he is used to working with addiction concerns and complex emotional issues such as trauma, grief, depression and bipolar mood-related problems. He also supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related difficulties.

Raymond takes an interactive style in sessions. He listens for the things that repeat in a person’s life and helps name those patterns. He then works with the person to set clear goals and simple steps they can try between sessions, building on what already works for them.

He has experience with process addictions such as pornography, exercise or gambling, and with sex addiction and behaviour-related compulsions. He also addresses parenting concerns, jealousy, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles and seasonal affective disorder where relevant.

Sessions are offered in English and Raymond has worked with clients internationally. People who want change can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions that suit their schedule.

How Raymond’s approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand trust and closeness issues and how these show up in adult relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and offers practical exercises to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and many stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a goal-focused approach that helps people find their own reasons to change and builds motivation for difficult steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Raymond will discuss options and adapt methods to fit a person’s goals and preferences. That means sessions can blend psychodynamic reflection with CBT techniques and motivational strategies where helpful, agreed together as a collaborative plan.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging work well for ongoing support, quick reflections between sessions or when writing helps people express themselves. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.