Ryan Powell, BACP

Ryan Powell is a counsellor with three years of professional experience. He trained and works using approaches that help people manage anxiety, low mood and addictions. Ryan aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly about what matters to them.

He has worked in NHS IAPT services and has provided short-term support in custodial settings, supporting men with low mood, anxiety and depression. He also runs a private practice in the United Kingdom and works with people from diverse backgrounds, including those from LGBT communities.

Ryan uses practical talking therapy to help people untangle difficult feelings and patterns. Sessions often focus on understanding what keeps a problem going and trying small changes that make life easier. He balances listening with gentle challenge so clients can test new ways of coping and thinking.

Typical work includes stress, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and eating difficulties. He also supports people facing issues such as codependency, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and questions about sexuality and life purpose. Goals are set together and reviewed as therapy progresses.

Sessions can be short-term or more open ended depending on need. Ryan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules. He speaks English and accepts international clients.

How Ryan’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The therapist follows the person’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help clients find their own solutions. This approach is useful for people who need a respectful space to talk about identity, relationships or emotional pain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. CBT can be useful for stress, phobias, compulsions and addictive behaviours.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Ryan will work with each client to match methods to their goals and preferences, and adapt the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to set priorities and review what is working during the course of therapy.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation across distance, while phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or a busy household.