Ross Wykes, NCPS

Ross Wykes is an integrative counsellor who draws on his own lived experience with depression and anxiety to support people seeking change. He uses practical tools alongside compassionate listening to help clients build resilience and make clearer choices. Ross holds NCPS and has three years' experience working with a range of mental health concerns.

He focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, coping with life changes and family matters. Additional areas of attention include attachment and commitment issues, communication and control problems, and struggles with isolation or emptiness.

Ross looks at the whole picture when someone arrives for counselling. That can include work demands, diet, personal values and important relationships. Together with the person he builds a tailored plan aimed at feeling better and moving forward.

Sessions combine listening with practical steps. Ross adapts techniques from different approaches to match each person’s needs and personality. He aims to make progress achievable and realistic rather than overwhelming.

Many clients notice helpful change after a few sessions, though Ross stresses that every journey is unique. He encourages people to start where they are and to shape therapy at a comfortable pace. If you are ready to explore next steps, he invites you to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person find their own solutions, which can be useful for self-esteem, relationship and life-purpose concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used when someone wants tools for anxiety, low mood or coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ross will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt a blend of methods to fit those needs. That process is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the formats offered before booking as they are not specified in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also suit quieter surroundings or sessions without video if that feels better for you.