Mrs Ruthie Portnoy

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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“I am an experienced Accredited (Imago )Couples Therapist and Advanced EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Practitioner. I love working with both couples and individuals providing a safe no blame, no criticism space where people can heal, thrive and embrace self love as an important step in learning to love someone else. I offer therapy internationally via Zoom. ”

About Me

I practice in Jerusalem and London as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychotherapist and Accredited Couples Therapist. I treat abuse, addiction and PTSD. I provide divorce counseling, couples and relationship counseling, adoption support, coaching and online therapy.

Approach

Over the past 35 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients—students, professionals, and couples alike. My approach integrates Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, and elements of ACT and NLP. I am an accredited member of the International Council of Psychotherapists, and I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation via Zoom to help you feel comfortable with my approach.

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Jerusalem, Israel

In-person & Online

Services

I work with a variety of individuals and couples and always prioritize the client’s best interest. When needed, I provide referrals to ensure you receive the most appropriate care.

Services Offered:

Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Imago Relationship Therapy
A couples therapy approach based on the idea that relationship conflicts are rooted in unmet childhood needs, using structured dialogue to improve understanding and connection.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
Jungian Analysis
A depth therapy based on the work of Carl Jung that explores the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes to foster self-understanding and growth.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

Works With:

Adults
Couples
Individuals
Parents
Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online Therapy
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Professional Title:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.