Grainne Griffith

• Addictions
• CBT and ACT
• Motivational interviewing

About Grainne

Grainne Griffith works on addictions, substance use and emotional wellbeing by talking through practical steps and coping strategies. She uses a mix of talking therapies and skill-based methods and has 17 years of professional experience. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Grainne spends time learning what matters to each person before agreeing goals and a plan. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to shape sessions. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful patterns and try alternative responses in everyday situations.

Over the last decade she has focused on substance use and related emotional concerns, and across her career she has also worked with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and stress. She is familiar with issues around attachment, abandonment and relationship breakdown, and supports people facing caregiving strain, chronic illness and isolation.

Sessions involve straightforward discussion, practical exercises and mindfulness techniques when helpful. Grainne emphasises clear aims and regular review so progress is tracked and plans adjusted.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative approach that balances practical change with space to talk about feelings. Grainne asks clients to set achievable steps and checks in on how strategies are working between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and problems that come from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which many people find useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options, try methods that fit the person's goals, and adapt based on what helps. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time to suit how well strategies work.

Confirm which session formats are available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use audio-only options if video is difficult or bandwidth is limited, and can make it simpler to schedule appointments around work or caregiving commitments.

Topics Grainne lists

• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and 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 and 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

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Grainne

Does she work with addiction?

Yes. She has spent the last 10 years working with substance use and related issues.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred methods, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of professional experience in counselling and related work.

Is she a member of a professional body?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.