Ruth Sanders

Ruth Sanders is an AASW counsellor with eight years working in mental health. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction or big life changes. Ruth also supports those struggling with compassion fatigue and feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Ruth creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about hard feelings. She works in a client-centred way and builds on each person’s strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as making sense of what they are going through.

Her approach draws on several talking therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She adapts techniques to suit each person rather than following a single rigid method. This makes therapy more useful day to day.

Ruth has experience supporting people and their carers through grief, substance concerns and the stresses of caregiving. She also helps people who are dealing with relationship fallout, family of origin issues and communication problems. Her work aims to reduce isolation and help people feel more connected to what matters.

Ruth encourages small, achievable goals and honest conversation about setbacks. She explains options clearly and supports people to decide what to try next. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms day to day. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify their reasons for change and find their own motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ruth will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and try methods that fit your situation. The process is collaborative and she adjusts methods if something is not helpful.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from work breaks or at home. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and make it simpler to continue support during life transitions. Appropriately qualified therapists can use these methods effectively when they match the client's goals and circumstances.