- Empathic listening
- Goal focused
- Practical strategies
About Grainne
Grainne Griffith is a counsellor with 17 years of professional experience in the UK. She works respectfully and with sensitivity, helping people talk through problems and take practical steps towards change. Grainne focuses on emotional wellbeing and substance use issues developed over the last decade and aims to support and empower people as they make changes.
Grainne uses a person-centred way of working, so conversations start with what matters to the individual. She helps people set clear, achievable goals and agrees a plan together. Sessions are intended to be calm and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on listening and understanding.
She draws on a range of approaches to suit different needs, including techniques that help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and practices that build acceptance and present-moment awareness. These methods are used to address anxiety, depression, addictions and related concerns such as sleep problems and stress.
Grainne has developed particular experience supporting people with addiction and emotional wellbeing over the past ten years, alongside broader work with life changes, parenting pressures, career stress and issues around identity. She also works with concerns linked to attachment, abandonment and relationship patterns.
People choosing Grainne can expect a collaborative process. She will tailor conversations and plans to match individual goals, and encourages practical steps alongside reflective dialogue.
Approaches that translate to online counselling
Grainne draws on cognitive behavioural techniques that help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; these are often used for anxiety, panic and low mood and can be practised between sessions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without fighting them and to commit to actions that reflect their values.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Grainne will discuss your goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. This is collaborative so adjustments can be made as you learn what helps you most.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. Many people find that practical tools from CBT and ACT transfer well to remote sessions and can be used between meetings to support steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Grainne help people with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression and addictions, and also works with stress, sleep problems, parenting pressures and issues around identity and relationships.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice is person-centred and collaborative, drawing on approaches that include cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and acceptance-based work.
How much experience does she have?
Grainne has 17 years of professional work experience in the UK, with the last ten years focusing on substance use and emotional wellbeing.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions for people based outside the UK in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific delivery methods.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Grainne?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.