About Ruth Bradley

I am an experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Supervisor, Coach and Celebrant with expertise in psycho-education and relationship support.

Prior to my therapeutic training my background was in nursing, journalism, community theatre and festival management.

For over 50 years I have been drawn to understanding people, their stories and how we learn: through studies in literature, creative writing, philosophy, psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, coaching and Ceremony Writing, Creating and Delivery whilst through supporting people in healthcare settings, in inclusive community theatre, in counselling agencies and in private practice and as a counselling tutor and Supervisor.

My Qualifications

M.A. (Hons) English and Scottish Literature (1995)
Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (2011)
Certificate in Relationship Counselling (2011)
Coaching Skills for Counsellors
Accredited Award in Coaching (2020)
Diploma in Case Work Supervision (2020)
Celebrant and Public Speaking Diploma (2020)
Advanced Training in:-

  • Executive Coaching
  • Career Coaching
  • Group Coaching
  • Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice (supporting Separating Couples and their families)
  • Mediation/Negotiation/Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Creative Writing

Memberships

The British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy
The Psychologists Protection Society
International Coach Federation
Association for Coaching
Coaching York
Consensus Collaboration Scotland
Information Commissioners Office