Grainne Griffith, BACP

Grainne Griffith is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused approaches to help people manage difficult life moments. She has 17 years of professional experience and works with adults on issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. She approaches her work with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Over the last decade she has spent much time supporting people with substance use and emotional wellbeing concerns. Sessions are shaped around the client’s goals, and she tailors conversations to what each person needs. Grainne aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable and supported. Her practice draws on acceptance and commitment ideas alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness skills. These approaches can help with unhelpful thoughts, overwhelming feelings and building everyday coping routines. Motivational interviewing and a client-centred stance are also part of how she works. Grainne helps people address a wide range of situations including stress, trauma, sleeping problems, parenting strain, chronic illness or pain, and difficulties with relationships and communication. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue and issues related to identity and isolation. People who choose to work with her can expect collaborative planning, straightforward discussion and practical steps between sessions. She encourages a non-judgemental space where clients can talk openly without guilt or shame.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Grainne uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and still take steps that match their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with long-term health challenges. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical routines. CBT-style work often focuses on small changes that make daily life easier, such as sleep routines or activity scheduling. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that suit their aims and preferences, adjusting the focus as needs change over time. Please check which session formats Grainne currently offers before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use techniques like mindfulness or behavioural experiments in their usual surroundings while discussing progress with their therapist.