Judith Ramsay , BACP

Judith Ramsay trained at Sunderland University and holds a BA(Hons) in Counselling. She practices as an integrative counsellor who blends Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to tailor support to each person she works with.

Judith has experience working with individuals across a range of challenges and has supported carers to explore the impact of their caring roles on health and wellbeing. She also has experience with adult survivors of childhood abuse, helping people to work through past experiences and build practical coping strategies for the present.

Working in a holistic manner, Judith aims to create a positive and respectful space where the client is recognised as the expert in their own story. She focuses on identifying strengths, developing coping tools and exploring options that align with each person’s goals. Judith is a member of the BACP, which denotes affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards.

Approaches, Collaboration, and Online Care with Judith Ramsay

Judith often combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to meet different needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore feelings and personal meaning. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering practical tools to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people find their own motivation for change and can be useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Judith works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences and life context, adjusting the plan as needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy is personalised and focused on meaningful outcomes.

Online therapy with Judith is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, reduce travel time and enable access for people living outside her immediate area, while still allowing therapists and licensed professionals to work closely with clients toward their goals.