Imogen Ruth
Integrative Therapist | London Bridge & Online
Welcome!
I'm Imogen, an MNCPS Accredited integrative therapist. I offer a compassionate and supportive space for people who wish to understand themselves, their experiences, and their relationships more deeply.
I am available in person in my therapy room in London Bridge, and online. To find out more about my training and experience, click below!
I am available in person in my therapy room in London Bridge, and online. To find out more about my training and experience, click below!
Therapy with me
There are as many ways to Do Therapy as there are therapists, and therapy will always look a bit different with each client, but I’ll do my best to explain a little about what you might expect when working with me.
I work integratively, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches so I can aim to meet you where you are, and offer the kind of support that's useful to you. I have had core training and/or continuing professional development in:
I work integratively, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches so I can aim to meet you where you are, and offer the kind of support that's useful to you. I have had core training and/or continuing professional development in:
There is a (somewhat unhelpful!) stereotype of person-centred therapists as head-nodding and passive 'blank walls'. This is not how I work. I engage in sessions collaboratively, with the aim of helping you make connections and build awareness. I believe you already have the innate knowledge and wisdom within that you need in order to thrive, and that therapy can be a space where you can tap into it. My approach is down to earth, and rooted in compassion and curiosity.
I work relationally, looking at what's happening in the therapy room to give us clues about what's happening outside of it. People often come to therapy because they have noticed certain patterns and dynamics repeating in their lives and relationships, and want to understand these more deeply. We can learn a lot about ourselves from how we relate to others; I aim to hold a safe environment where longstanding patterns can be examined, understood, and gently challenged.
Therapy is a place of care and connection, but it can also be challenging. Though it won't always be easy, you can expect to be met with warmth, honesty, empathy, and respect.
Therapy is a place of care and connection, but it can also be challenging. Though it won't always be easy, you can expect to be met with warmth, honesty, empathy, and respect.
Why now?
I work with all kinds of people, over the age of 18, who come to therapy with a diverse range of issues they want to explore. Some of the areas I have particular experience in are:
Regardless of where you are coming from, I will strive to meet you where you are, without agenda.
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Seeking therapy as an LGBTQIA+ person can bring its own challenges. Some of us worry that our identity 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 when that isn't what you've come to therapy to do. LGBTQIA+ folks can indeed face specific challenges, stigmas, and marginalisations, and big questions of identity can arise - I aim to hold a space that keeps this in mind and makes room for it, without overly focusing on sexuality or gender expression. You lead the way!
Anti-oppressive practice
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 I aim to work in a way that acknowledges, affirms, and honours your whole self. Whilst my lived experience doesn't make me an expert in yours, it informs my approach and I do have an understanding of the issues that can come up for those of us who live 'non-standard' lives, whether that's around queer relationships, gender diversity, or neurodivergence.
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Seeking therapy as an LGBTQIA+ person can bring its own challenges. Some of us worry that our identity 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 when that isn't what you've come to therapy to do. LGBTQIA+ folks can indeed face specific challenges, stigmas, and marginalisations, and big questions of identity can arise - I aim to hold a space that keeps this in mind and makes room for it, without overly focusing on sexuality or gender expression. You lead the way!
Anti-oppressive practice
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 I aim to work in a way that acknowledges, affirms, and honours your whole self. Whilst my lived experience doesn't make me an expert in yours, it informs my approach and I do have an understanding of the issues that can come up for those of us who live 'non-standard' lives, whether that's around queer relationships, gender diversity, or neurodivergence.
Sessions
Sessions are 50 minutes long, and are usually weekly unless agreed otherwise.
I work in an open-ended way, which means we can work together for as long as is helpful. We can think together about what this might look like in our initial session, and revisit it regularly as the work continues.
Sessions take place in my therapy room in London Bridge, or online via secure, GDPR-compliant video software.
I work in an open-ended way, which means we can work together for as long as is helpful. We can think together about what this might look like in our initial session, and revisit it regularly as the work continues.
Sessions take place in my therapy room in London Bridge, or online via secure, GDPR-compliant video software.
Fees
Sessions are £75, apart from the initial consultation, which is free of charge. Some limited concessions may be available - if cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch and let me know. If I am unable to help, I may be able to refer to a trusted colleague who can.
I also 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. These sessions are online and are time-limited at a maximum of 12 weeks, and are £45 per session. Spaces are limited and I operate a waiting list when they are full.
I also 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. These sessions are online and are time-limited at a maximum of 12 weeks, and are £45 per session. Spaces are limited and I operate a waiting list when they are full.
Starting the process
Evidence shows that usually, the biggest factor in the efficacy of any kind of therapy is the quality of the relationship between the humans in the room.
If the relationship between me and the person I'm working with is vital to how helpful the work will be, it’s important that we have a proper chance to see if I’m the right therapist for you.
To this end, I offer a free online consultation of up to 50 minutes, where we can explore whether I might be of help to you. You are warmly invited to enquire for more information about this. There is no obligation to continue with me following your consultation.
If the relationship between me and the person I'm working with is vital to how helpful the work will be, it’s important that we have a proper chance to see if I’m the right therapist for you.
To this end, I offer a free online consultation of up to 50 minutes, where we can explore whether I might be of help to you. You are warmly invited to enquire for more information about this. There is no obligation to continue with me following your consultation.

