Counsellor profile
Anthony Grainger, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Anthony
Counsellor Anthony Grainger is a BACP member with 13 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and a range of other issues listed in his profile. Anthony offers support for recovery and for managing symptoms while considering deeper underlying patterns.
He uses an integrative approach. That means he draws on several methods and chooses what fits each person. Sessions often focus on setting clear aims together and working step by step towards them. He also uses between-session messaging on the platform when that is helpful.
Anthony has regular supervision and keeps up with continuing professional development. He follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework, and he applies that guidance to his practice. This shapes how he conducts sessions and how he manages the working relationship.
In the room he helps people look at practical ways to manage feelings and thoughts. He also looks at patterns from early relationships where relevant. Work can include talking about loss, identity, addiction, or managing life changes. Where needed, the focus may be on immediate coping or on longer-term change.
Sessions are collaborative. Anthony and the person set aims together and review progress. He offers a direct, practical style aimed at helping people make changes that fit their everyday lives.
How Anthony uses ACT and attachment work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on taking actions that match what matters to someone, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes.Attachment-based work looks at patterns that started in early relationships and how they affect current connections. This approach can help when intimacy, trust or repeated conflicts are causing distress.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Anthony will discuss what feels most useful and adapt his approach based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses.
The profile mentions messaging between sessions as a support option; please check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit daily life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction and many related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative approach drawing on methods such as ACT, CBT and attachment-based work to suit the person and the issue.
How long has he been practising?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with a wide range of presenting issues.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile notes messaging between sessions on the platform; please confirm current session formats before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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