Counsellor profile
Grainne Griffith, BACP
Counsellor - addictions and emotional wellbeing
See online counselling options- Addictions support
- Anxiety and depression
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Grainne
Counsellor and BACP member, Grainne Griffith has 17 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing addictions, emotional wellbeing concerns and life changes. Grainne focuses on practical support for problems such as anxiety, depression and stress.
She has spent the last decade working with substance use and related emotional issues. Sessions are collaborative and conversational. Grainne uses a mix of approaches to help people notice what matters to them and make small changes that fit their life.
Grainne draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients identify values and take actions that align with those values. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools to look at patterns of thoughts and behaviours linked to anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy underpins her way of working, keeping conversations focused on the person in front of her.
She also uses mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing when helpful, for example during work on substance use or when motivation feels low. Common topics she supports include parenting strain, LGBT issues, career concerns, ADHD and family-related stress. She also works with complex feelings like guilt, shame, emptiness and isolation.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward conversations and practical ideas to try between sessions. To begin, readers should check the counselling options and complete the short matching questionnaire before booking a first appointment.
How her therapy approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small steps in that direction. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and for people stuck in avoidance patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and trying practical experiments to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy means conversations are guided by the client’s concerns and pace. The counsellor listens and reflects so the person can make clearer choices about next steps. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree on what to try first based on the client’s goals and preferences. This decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses. Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when that suits someone better.Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with addictions, emotional wellbeing and life changes. This includes anxiety, depression, stress and sleep problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred methods. She also uses mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing where appropriate.
How long has she practised?
She has 17 years of professional experience, with the last ten years focusing on substance use and emotional wellbeing.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Do sessions take place in English or other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK have sessions?
She accepts international clients. Check time differences before scheduling a session.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and work is delivered via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.