Grainne Griffith, BACP
Practical, compassionate counselling for emotional wellbeing
Book with GrainneAbout Grainne
Grainne Griffith is a BACP counsellor with 17 years of professional experience. She works with people facing substance use and emotional wellbeing difficulties and supports those dealing with anxiety, depression and stress. Grainne aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk without judgement.
She takes a collaborative approach to planning therapy. Conversations and goals are shaped together so each plan fits the person. Grainne has spent the last 10 years focusing on addiction work alongside general emotional health concerns.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and down to earth. She listens, helps people name what matters, and looks at small changes that can make daily life easier. Mindfulness and thinking-based tools are used when they suit the person’s needs.
Grainne also works with issues such as low self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain and career stress. She supports people processing trauma, attachment or abandonment worries and the impacts of chronic illness or caregiver stress. People who feel isolated or overwhelmed are offered steady, non-judgemental support.
Grainne will help you explore choices and build skills for coping, making decisions and moving forward. Her style is warm, straightforward and focused on what helps in everyday life.
What Grainne works with
Everything Grainne lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Grainne is listed here; the rest shows what else Grainne works with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Grainne lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Grainne uses talking therapies online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move life in a wanted direction, and can help with anxiety, depression and substance use. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions; the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the pace the person needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses practical steps to break unhelpful cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Grainne will discuss options and try different ways of working together. She aims to match methods to your goals, needs and preferences rather than using a single fixed style.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to support people across different locations, and Grainne accepts international clients, which may help if travel or distance is a factor.
Questions people ask about Grainne
What concerns does she help with?
Grainne supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression and stress. She also works with sleep problems, parenting strain, career concerns and many related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She uses listening, practical tasks and conversations tailored to each person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
Grainne has 17 years of professional experience, including the last 10 years working with substance use and emotional wellbeing issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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