Christina Ruck

My aim in counselling is to create a welcoming, safe space where you can get to know yourself deeply, where no subject is unwelcome. I encourage you to connect to every aspect of yourself, especially those that often get left behind in our day to day lives; such as dreams, spirituality, or any shameful or rejected parts of yourself.

My counselling work is of an integrated approach, informed by Psychodynamic and Person-Centred theories. Working in a Psychodynamic way is an analytical approach, working to bring the unconscious into consciousness, uncovering unconscious patterns in behaviour and exploring childhood experiences that inform current thoughts and behaviour. Person Centred is an empowering approach and we work in a way where you are the expert on your life. I work with the core conditions of empathy, non-judgement, and unconditional positive regard for my clients. My work encourages congruence in clients – so clients can become their true selves in life; I am authentically myself and I invite you to be yourself and experience acceptance for your whole being in the sessions.

My work is trauma informed, which means that I understand how trauma affects people and work in a way to empower individuals to overcome trauma. Some of my trauma work is psycho-educational where appropriate, bringing in theories and my knowledge on human responses to experiencing trauma.

We can decide what would be the most suitable, short or long-term counselling, either in-person, video call (via MS Teams) or over the telephone. I currently only offer weekly sessions, I don't have availability for every other week or monthly sessions.

I offer an introductory call for us both to get to know each other and discuss how we could work together and your hopes and expectations of counselling

I currently have availability for online or telephone clients only

My aim in counselling is to create a welcoming, safe space where you can get to know yourself deeply, where no subject is unwelcome. I encourage you to connect to every aspect of yourself, especially those that often get left behind in our day to day lives; such as dreams, spirituality, or any shameful or rejected parts of yourself.

Over the last eleven years, I have specialised in working therapeutically with clients who have experienced sexual abuse (as children or as adults, men and women). I have worked extensively with clients individually and in groups who have experienced interpersonal trauma such as rape, sexual or domestic violence or abuse and supported clients to overcome their experience of trauma and regain their personal power and go on to lead fulfilling lives.

I have provided counselling to individuals who have experienced fertility difficulties, traumatic birth, pregnancy loss and miscarriage and helped clients overcome these life challenges.

I have worked with clients who have experienced relationship or family issues, sexual harassment, body dysmorphia, self-harm, self-objectification, eating disorders, sexual problems, low self-esteem or self-worth. I have worked with clients who dissociate, have depression, anxiety, personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder or EUPD, PTSD, ADHD and many other difficulties, diagnosed or not.

I have had feedback from my work that I have a compassionate, caring and reassuring nature, clients have felt ‘held’ and supported to reach their own conclusions on their counselling journey.

I hold a level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and training in Understanding and Working With Sexual Violence (accredited through OCN)

My counselling work is of an integrated approach, informed by Psychodynamic and Person-Centred theories. Working in a Psychodynamic way is an analytical approach, working to bring the unconscious into consciousness, uncovering unconscious patterns in behaviour and exploring childhood experiences that inform current thoughts and behaviour. Person Centred is an empowering approach and we work in a way where you are the expert on your life. I work with the core conditions of empathy, non-judgement, and unconditional positive regard for my clients. My work encourages congruence in clients – so clients can become their true selves in life; I am authentically myself and I invite you to be yourself and experience acceptance for your whole being in the sessions.

My work is trauma informed, which means that I understand how trauma affects people and work in a way to empower individuals to overcome trauma. Some of my trauma work is psycho-educational where appropriate, bringing in theories and my knowledge on human responses to experiencing trauma. I have worked supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse for nearly 12 years and 

We can decide what would be the most suitable, short or long-term counselling, video call (via MS Teams) or over the telephone. 

My aim in counselling is to create a welcoming, safe space where you can get to know yourself deeply, where no subject is unwelcome. I encourage you to connect to every aspect of yourself, especially those that often get left behind in our day to day lives; such as dreams, spirituality, or any shameful or rejected parts of yourself.

My counselling work is of an integrated approach, informed by Psychodynamic and Person-Centred theories. Working in a Psychodynamic way is an analytical approach, working to bring the unconscious into consciousness, uncovering unconscious patterns in behaviour and exploring childhood experiences that inform current thoughts and behaviour. Person Centred is an empowering approach and we work in a way where you are the expert on your life. I work with the core conditions of empathy, non-judgement, and unconditional positive regard for my clients. My work encourages congruence in clients – so clients can become their true selves in life; I am authentically myself and I invite you to be yourself and experience acceptance for your whole being in the sessions.

My work is trauma informed, which means that I understand how trauma affects people and work in a way to empower individuals to overcome trauma. Some of my trauma work is psycho-educational where appropriate, bringing in theories and my knowledge on human responses to experiencing trauma.

We can decide what would be the most suitable, short or long-term counselling, either in-person, video call (via MS Teams) or over the telephone. I currently only offer weekly sessions, I don't have availability for every other week or monthly sessions.

I offer an introductory call for us both to get to know each other and discuss how we could work together and your hopes and expectations of counselling.