Raymond Guddah, BACP

Raymond Guddah is a counsellor and psychodynamic therapist who brings 15 years of experience to his work. He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). Raymond offers a respectful, interactive approach and helps people who are ready to make changes in their lives.

He mixes psychodynamic ideas with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. That means he looks at patterns that started earlier in life while also helping people try new ways of coping today. Sessions focus on building self-efficacy and a clear treatment plan tailored to each person.

Raymond has worked in community and residential rehabilitation settings and within mental health services across the United Kingdom. He also has international experience with clients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. That background informs how he responds to issues such as addictions, trauma, depression and relationship difficulties.

Areas he commonly helps with include stress, anxiety, grief, anger, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues and jealousy. He also supports people facing process addictions such as problematic pornography use, gambling or exercise, and addresses mood issues including bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder.

Sessions are conducted in English and use a collaborative style. Raymond aims to work at a pace that suits each person, offering sensitive, direct conversations that focus on practical steps and greater understanding of emotional patterns.

How Raymond uses psychotherapy approaches online

Raymond draws on psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to help people understand feelings and try new behaviours. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and how past experiences shape current reactions, which can help with issues like jealousy and relationship stress. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thoughts.

He also uses motivational interviewing when people are unsure about change. This involves collaborative conversations that explore a person's reasons for change and strengthen motivation without pressure. Together the therapist and client decide which approach or mix of approaches fits best based on needs and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raymond will discuss options and adjust methods as sessions progress so therapy stays useful and relevant. The emphasis is on working together to set priorities, try small experiments, and track what helps.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find this flexibility helps them sustain regular sessions and apply what they learn between meetings.