Grainne Griffith , BACP

Grainne Griffith holds the BACP credential and brings 17 years of professional experience to her therapy practice in the United Kingdom. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Over the last decade she has specialised in supporting people with substance use and emotional wellbeing concerns while helping clients cope with a wide range of life challenges.

She works with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring conversations and collaborating with each person to shape practical goals and steps toward change. Grainne emphasises support and empowerment, recognising the courage it takes to seek a happier life. She listens without judgement and encourages exploration of feelings and experiences without guilt or shame.

Her clinical focus includes addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, LGBT issues, family and parenting concerns, sleep difficulties, career questions, compassion fatigue and ADHD. She also addresses related matters such as abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic illness and disability, communication problems, and drug and alcohol addiction. Grainne is currently accepting clients and works with international clients, offering services in English.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Grainne often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy as core tools in online sessions. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then commit to actions that align with their values - it is useful for coping with anxiety, stress, and ongoing life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering empathic, nonjudgmental support so clients can explore their experiences and find their own solutions - it can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Grainne works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Grainne is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and accessible for people with busy lives or those living beyond the local area. These options allow clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care while tailoring session formats to individual comfort and practical circumstances.