Grainne Griffith
Practical, compassionate therapy for life challenges
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About Grainne
Grainne Griffith uses practical, person-centred therapy to help people manage difficult feelings and life changes. She brings 17 years of professional experience and focuses on clear, respectful conversations. Grainne aims to help people take steps towards change without guilt or shame.
She works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety, depression and stress. She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, relationship communication problems, caregiving strain, and challenges linked to autism and ADHD.
Background and approach
Grainne has spent the past decade working specifically with substance use and emotional wellbeing matters. Sessions are collaborative. Grainne listens first, then helps set realistic goals.
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness to suit individual needs. Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Conversations are tailored so people can talk through what matters to them and decide on useful next steps.
She emphasises practical strategies to cope with sleep problems, compassion fatigue, career strain and parenting stress. Grainne is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 17
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 405663
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Grainne's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Grainne works with
Everything Grainne lists, in their own terms.
- 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 works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Grainne will talk through different methods and help decide what fits a person's goals, needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions around work and family life and reducing travel time. Online options can make it easier to maintain regular appointments during busy weeks or when mobility or long travel are barriers. The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking to know how sessions will be arranged.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Grainne help with?
She supports people with addictions, anxiety, depression and stress, plus parenting and career strain. Additional focuses include attachment concerns, chronic illness, communication problems and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Grainne uses a person-centred, collaborative approach that emphasises listening and tailored plans. She combines practical strategies with mindfulness and motivational techniques.
What experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of professional experience and has spent the last ten years working with substance use and emotional wellbeing issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Check the booking process to see which session types are offered.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 according to the therapist's availability.
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