Erica Ruse Whalley , BACP

Erica Ruse Whalley offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, loss and relationship strain. She centres the person in the room and helps them choose how they want to work. Erica presents herself in a warm, supportive manner and aims to make sessions feel approachable and straightforward.

Erica has 14 years of experience as a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom. Her work commonly addresses anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family difficulties and adoption-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem and life transitions.

Her way of working is integrative. She adapts methods to fit each person's needs rather than using a single technique for everyone. That might include client-centred talking, cognitive behavioural ideas to change unhelpful patterns, attachment-focused thinking about relationships, or psychodynamic reflections on past influences.

Sessions can include practical problem-solving alongside deeper reflection. Erica is comfortable using creative ideas when they suit the person. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make access easier.

People who want a steady, empathetic counsellor who listens and works with them to find practical steps often find this approach helpful. Erica is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

Therapeutic approaches tailored for online work

Erica often uses client-centred counselling which focuses on listening and following the person's lead. This approach helps when someone needs a safe space to talk through feelings, build clarity and decide next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is another common element; it breaks down patterns of thinking and behaviour and helps people try small practical experiments to feel better.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Erica will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working that feel right. The choice of methods is collaborative and can change as needs change over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits into a busy day. Live chat and messaging let people use therapy in shorter, text-based ways when that suits their rhythm. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family commitments and other daily demands.