Päivi Griffiths
Warm client-centred counsellor offering steady support
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About Päivi
Päivi Griffiths offers a calm, straightforward approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or difficulties in relationships. She introduces herself simply and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Her style is warm and non-judgemental, and she speaks English, Finnish and Swedish.
Her work is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which means she follows the person rather than imposing a set plan. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people notice their own strengths.
Background and approach
That approach is often used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship problems. Päivi has six years of professional experience and holds BACP recognition. She describes people as experts in their own lives and offers steady support while they sort through difficult feelings and choices.
She emphasises acceptance and respect in the room. Common themes she helps with include trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, attachment and abandonment worries, codependency, body image and social anxiety. She also works with issues around communication, commitment, divorce and family problems, as well as guilt, shame and loneliness.
Sessions are arranged through the matching and booking system on the site. The process starts with a short questionnaire and then scheduling according to therapist availability. Päivi aims to help people find clearer thinking and more manageable next steps in daily life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 380595
- Languages
- English, Finnish, Swedish
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Päivi's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Päivi works with
Everything Päivi lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Päivi lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Päivi works online
The goal of sessions is to collaborate on what feels most useful. The therapist will discuss goals and ways of working together, and tailor the approach as trust and clarity grow. Deciding which methods to use is a shared process based on needs, preferences and what seems to produce progress.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins easier to manage during a workday, while others prefer longer blocks for deeper reflection. The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of arrangements, and the therapist will help find a practical pattern that suits daily life and commitments.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems, plus trauma and abuse and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practises Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises active listening, empathy and following each person's pace and priorities.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of practice experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP as shown in her profile.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions can be offered in English, Finnish and Swedish.
Can I have sessions online or by phone?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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