Ross Wykes, NCPS

Ross Wykes is an integrative counsellor with three years of practical experience who supports people working through depression, anxiety and other life challenges. Holding the NCPS credential - a professional counselling qualification - he combines lived experience of overcoming mental health difficulties with evidence-informed strategies to offer compassionate, down-to-earth support.

He works collaboratively to uncover the factors that influence wellbeing, including work, diet, relationships, values and personal needs, and uses that understanding to build a tailored plan. Ross offers practical tools and reflection to help people develop resilience and clearer direction, acknowledging the courage it takes to face difficult emotions and change established patterns.

Ross specialises in areas such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and mood disorders, and also addresses topics like attachment, communication problems, control and commitment issues. He draws on a range of therapeutic methods and adapts them to the individual so that therapy fits the person rather than forcing the person to fit a single model.

With a warm, respectful approach, Ross aims to help people move toward greater wellbeing and purpose. He focuses on collaboration, practical steps, and finding the most effective path for each person he supports.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Ross uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and collaboration and is often helpful for building self-understanding, confidence and stronger relationships.

He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, unhelpful patterns and addictive behaviours. CBT tends to be structured and goal-focused, helping people develop coping strategies they can use day to day.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - is another option Ross draws on when emotion regulation, interpersonal conflict or intense reactions are central concerns. DBT combines skills training in mindfulness, distress tolerance and communication to support more balanced responses to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Ross works collaboratively to identify what fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences. He will adjust methods over time as progress is made and as priorities change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternatives for people who prefer typing or need shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options can make therapy more accessible around work, family and daily life while still allowing meaningful, skill-based work with licensed professionals and therapists.