Imogen Ruth
About the Therapist
NB: Currently offering online session only - if you have a preference for in-person sessions in London, feel free to get in touch as this will be available in the near future!
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. Many people I work with arrive at this point feeling stuck or disconnected, like something underneath isn't aligned with what the rest of the world sees. Some have noticed familiar patterns, particularly in their relationships, and want to understand why they find themselves in the same places again and again. Others are overwhelmed, caught up in the business of Survival Mode, knowing they want things to change but feel so overloaded it's hard to know where to start.
The troubles that bring us to therapy are as varied as the people who carry them, though maybe something you've read here so far resonates with you.
I offer a warm, supportive space for people who wish to understand themselves and their experiences more deeply. I work integratively, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of each individual I work with. Regardless of the particular flavour of the work we do together, I trust in your innate capacity for change, and recognise you as the expert in your own life and experiences.
I pay attention to the social and political context we inhabit, and within which our work together is taking place. I am committed to working anti-oppressively and take every opportunity I can to learn more and grow in this area. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community I understand how important it can be to feel seen and cherished for all that you are, and I strive to work in a way that acknowledges, affirms, and honours your whole self.
Who I Work With
I work with all kinds of people, though many of my clients have been parents of young children, solo parents, and people navigating relationship issues, questions of identity, big life transitions, and grief, loss, or bereavement. I am allied with those who belong to the LGBTQIA+ community, those who are neurodivergent, those in non-traditional relationship configurations (poly, ENM, kinky, etc!) and those who do sex work. I will strive to meet you where you are, without agenda.
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Queer
Advanced Diploma (Level 4) in Counselling
MNCPS Accredited - membership number NCS22-04474
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How I Work
There are as many ways to Do Therapy as there are therapists. I have been integratively trained, and draw most often from Gestalt and person-centred theories when working with clients.
There is a (somewhat unhelpful!) stereotype of person-centred counsellors as head-nodding and passive 'blank walls'. This is not how I work. I engage in sessions actively and collaboratively, with the aim of helping you make connections and build awareness. Ultimately, though, you set the agenda and the pace. I believe that my role as a counsellor is that of a fellow traveller - we're on your road, and you're leading the way.
Training & Experience
I graduated from Heartwood Counselling & Psychotherapy College in 2026 with an Advanced Diploma in Counselling. This integrative core training was grounded in person-centred and Gestalt theories, as well as mindfulness-based behavioural techniques, transactional analysis, and attachment theory. I undertake regular CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training to keep my knowledge current and to stay informed on issues and topics that impact my clients.
As part of my training, I volunteered for over a year with Home-Start Westminster, working with parents of young children. Following that, I began a second placement with a long-established bereavement counselling charity, with whom I continue to volunteer, working with clients who are living with loss, bereavement, and complex grief. Across both positions I have worked with a culturally and socially diverse client group.
LGBTQIA+ Friendly!
Seeking therapy as an LGBTQIA+ person can bring its own challenges. Some of us worry that our identities may be pathologised by our therapist. I understand that it can be frustrating and unhelpful at best, and harmful at worst, when your therapist attempts to centre your identity in every part of the work. LGBTQIA+ folks can indeed face specific challenges, stigmas, and marginalisations, and big questions of identity can arise - I aim to facilitate a space that holds this in mind and makes space for it, without overly focusing on clients' sexuality or gender expression. You lead the way!
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Relational
- Transactional Analysis
- BDSM | Kink
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Non-binary | Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Trans
- One to one
- No adaptation
- Adults
- Seniors (60+)
- Online
Sessions are £80, and this is payable before our session is due to take place. This is usually done electronically, but if cash is preferable for you, that's fine too.
I operate a lower-cost arm of my practice, which is designed for those without the means to pay the full fee without suffering hardship as a result. This could be because you are low-waged, precariously waged, no access to savings, etc. I don’t need you to provide any proof. If you tell me you need it, I trust that you need it.
Lower-cost spaces are time-limited at a maximum of 12 weeks, and are £45 per session. Spaces are limited - I currently do have some availability for lower-cost therapy, and will operate a short waiting list once these spaces are full.
I am working toward being able to sustainably offer lower-cost long-term counselling, and when this is possible, this page will be updated.
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