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Gail Rickaby, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Gail is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Gail. View 18 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Gail Rickaby is patient and understanding. We have not had many sessions, but I feel like I am in good hands. Her approach is direct, but not overbearing. I will highly recommend her to anyone who needs help within her expertise.

Reviewed November 2024

Best therapist in the world, I love her to death

Reviewed November 2024

More about Gail

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am licensed in the UK with many years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, & trauma, and abuse. I also have experience working with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. The difficulties that you are experiencing can be very debilitating, and can impact your quality of life. With professional counselling you will be helped to find a way forward in overcoming issues that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage but it is an investment in You and becoming the engineer for the rest of your life, and I am proud of you for getting started! Let us begin the work.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Infidelity Jealousy Multicultural concerns Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Sexual assault and abuse

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 371256 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Gail Rickaby

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

18 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Helped Understand Understanding Professional Amazing Caring Comfortable Compassion Confidence

Gail Rickaby is patient and understanding. We have not had many sessions, but I feel like I am in good hands. Her approach is direct, but not overbearing. I will highly recommend her to anyone who needs help within her expertise.

Reviewed November 2024

Best therapist in the world, I love her to death

Reviewed November 2024

Gail is a fantastic support. Her calm and professional manner combined with superior expertise gives me the ultimate confidence in this better health journey. Highly recommend Gail to all!

Reviewed September 2024

I went to Gail as she specialises in trauma. I can't thank her enough for making me understand my feelings and how I've been acting day to day to find coping mechanisms and new ways of thinking. Always kind, she is even happy to respond to a message outside of our videos calls if I have something urgent I need to discuss. I am a more stable, self aware person due to her help. And have actually started seeing positive changes in my life.

Reviewed August 2024

Gail Rickaby is a wonderfull therapist. She helped me understand roots of many of my issues. I understood a lot of things about myself that I didn't understand earlier. For the first time in more than ten years I see a path, I see opportunities, instead of everyday routine. I strongly recomend this therapist

Reviewed July 2024

Gail has been a great help to me in my journey and would recommend her to anyone

Reviewed July 2024

Gail has been a wonderful support and help in my recovery of burnout. I am still in therapy with her.

Reviewed June 2024

Gail is amazing, she has helped me so much. She a deep understanding of trauma is easy to talk to and shows genuine compassion & empathy.

Reviewed May 2024

Gail has been an incredible help to me over the past several months. Her warm personality and empathetic listening skills made me feel comfortable opening up from our very first session. Gail helped me to deal with my immediate problems as well as gave me clear insights on other things I need to address. Gail is knowledgeable, caring, and an outstanding therapist that I cannot recommend highly enough. Working with her has been a truly positive experience.

Reviewed March 2024

Gail understands my feelings and points and is very understanding

Reviewed March 2024

I started therapy with hesitation about whether it would actually work but after having sessions with Gail I realised that it was everything I needed. Gail had a lovely aura which made it easy for me to open up and share my most vulnerable moments. She has helped me heal through my trauma and given me hope of a happy future. Thank you Gail, I will never forget the wonderful positive impact you have made in my life.

Reviewed January 2024

I LOVE HER!!!! ABSOLUTELY MY FAVOURITE HUMAN BEING!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Reviewed January 2024

Gail has been amazing from the first second we met. She's warm and friendly and clearly keen to find out exactly what it is I'd like to talk about, work on or discuss with her. She's offered great advice and explained so many things so simply and easily for me to help me with areas of myself I'm looking to improve or understand.

Reviewed January 2024

I only had two therapy sessions so far, but I feel very safe, respected and also much better about my self after every session. She listens and gives good advise and makes my mind think in a different way. She responds to messages very quick and sends worksheets/podcasts to listen to to work on in between sessions. I‘m looking forward going my journey to feel better about/with myself with Gail.

Reviewed December 2023

Gail is lovely and her insights are very on point. Her kind nature puts you at ease and creates a space to share and be heard. Take time to listen to her insights and you will feel seen

Reviewed November 2023

Gail has been a transformative presence in my life. Initially skeptical of online therapy, her sincere connection, attentive listening, and caring demeanor quickly won me over. Despite the virtual setting, Gail's ability to create a safe and empathetic space made our sessions feel deeply personal. Her genuine concern for my well-being was evident in every interaction. Gail's insightful guidance helped me gain new perspectives and navigate challenges with confidence. She effortlessly blends professionalism with compassion, providing valuable tools for personal growth. In sum, Gail's online therapy has been a revelation. Her impact on my journey of self-discovery and healing is immeasurable. I wholeheartedly recommend Gail to anyone seeking a dedicated and compassionate therapist who truly makes a difference.

Reviewed August 2023

I've been working with Gail for a few months, and I'm thankful for it. She is kind, understanding, and professional. After having a traumatic experience with another therapist, I'm happy I found Gail. In my first session, I could already tell this experience was different. Gail's energy made me so comfortable in talking about my problems that I didn't have any hesitation or struggle to open up about my problems. I've improved and learned much about myself in those last months. I recommend Gail if you're looking for an honest, kind, and professional therapist.

Reviewed June 2023

Gail is excellent and is helping me through a difficult situation with professionalism and empathy.

Reviewed May 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gail Rickaby offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Gail Rickaby works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Gail Rickaby speak?

Gail Rickaby speaks English.

How many years of experience does Gail Rickaby have?

Gail Rickaby has 8 years of experience.

Where is Gail Rickaby licensed to practice?

Gail Rickaby is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Gail Rickaby accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Gail Rickaby accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Gail Rickaby offer?

Gail Rickaby offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Gail Rickaby?

Gail Rickaby can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Gail Rickaby?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.