Grainne Griffith

BACP

United Kingdom

Motivation-focused counsellor for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 405663

Experience

17 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Addictions and wellbeing
   • Person-centred listening
   • Practical coping skills

   About Grainne

   Grainne Griffith is a counsellor who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other practical approaches to help people make changes that matter. She works in the United Kingdom and brings 17 years of professional experience to conversations about addiction, emotional wellbeing and life changes.

   She has spent the last decade focusing on substance use and emotional health. Sessions aim to be respectful and down to earth. Grainne listens without judgment and helps people weigh up their options and find small, workable steps forward.

   Grainne blends short-term, goal-focused work with person-centred listening. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness to help tackle stress, depression and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing is used to build motivation for change when people feel stuck.

   Practical matters such as sleep, work pressures, parenting strain and the impact of chronic conditions are covered alongside deeper issues like attachment, guilt and shame. She also addresses addictions, communication difficulties and relationship tensions from the perspective of the individual seeking support.

   Sessions are planned together so goals and timing suit the person attending. Grainne describes therapy as a collaborative process and aims to make each meeting useful and manageable. The focus is on small, steady progress rather than quick fixes.

2. How approaches like Motivational Interviewing and ACT work online

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and overcome mixed feelings. Online conversations using this method involve open questions, reflective listening and planning small steps that fit into daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values; this can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with chronic health issues.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. Together they will try methods that match those needs and adjust the plan if something does not feel helpful. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process rather than a fixed set of techniques.
   
   Please check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, family and care duties. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins between sessions and make it simpler to keep continuity when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals can use different formats to help people maintain steady progress while balancing everyday demands.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   AddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   17+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

   Grainne works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. She also supports people with parenting strain, career worries, sleep difficulties and caring-related stress.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She combines Motivational Interviewing with person-centred listening and practical techniques drawn from CBT, ACT and mindfulness.

   What experience does she have?

   She has 17 years of professional experience and has spent the past ten years working particularly with substance use and emotional wellbeing concerns.

   What are her professional credentials and location?

   She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

   Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile and may vary over time.

   How does payment work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin if I want to work together?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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