Ross Wykes, NCPS

Ross Wykes is an integrative counsellor who draws on personal experience with depression and anxiety to support people through difficult periods. He uses practical tools and straightforward conversation to help clients build resilience and move toward clearer thinking. Ross aims to make the first step feel manageable and acknowledges the courage it takes to start.

He looks at all parts of a person’s life when problems come up - work, relationships, sleep, diet and values. That helps him and the client create a simple, personalised plan for change. Plans may include short exercises between sessions and ways to handle difficult moments as they arise.

Ross blends several approaches rather than sticking to one model. He draws on client-centred work to follow what the client needs, uses cognitive behavioural techniques to adjust unhelpful thinking, and brings mindfulness practices to manage stress and mood. He chooses methods to fit each person rather than using a fixed formula.

Sessions are conversational and focused on practical next steps. Ross keeps language plain and sessions goal-oriented so people can try things out in day-to-day life. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed.

He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, anger and coping with life changes. Ross is based in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The counsellor creates space for people to speak and helps them find their own solutions, which suits conversational online sessions and reflective chat work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It works well through video or phone calls where the counsellor and client can set tasks and review progress together.

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgement and build skills to manage stress and mood. Short mindfulness practices can be shared by text and practised between sessions to support steady change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ross will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and everyday routines. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed together.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit counselling into work, family life and other commitments, while keeping the focus on useful, real-world steps.