Anthony Grainger , BACP

Anthony Grainger is registered in the United Kingdom and brings over 13 years of professional experience to his therapeutic work. He has supported people through a wide range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, anger, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, attachment concerns, bereavement and loss, identity and existential issues, and addictions.

He works with clients on recovery or symptom management, and on exploring deeper underlying issues to promote acceptance and meaningful change. His training is integrative, which means his methods are flexible and tailored to the needs of each person he sees. He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

As a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) he follows that organisation's ethical framework. He attends monthly supervision and takes part in regular continuous professional development to keep his practice informed by current theory and good practice. Anthony views therapy as a collaborative process - he and the client set aims together and work toward practical, lasting change.

He also offers the option to message between sessions using the platform, a feature many clients find helpful. He wishes people well on their counselling journey and approaches each person with care and professional attention.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Anthony uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them and to identify values-guided actions that support a more meaningful life. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and difficulties with motivation and change.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in close relationships and to understand how early bonds affect current emotional responses and connections. It can support work on relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and trauma-related attachment concerns.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on providing an empathetic, nonjudgmental space in which the person leads the pace and content of sessions. This approach helps build self-understanding, self-esteem, and personal agency.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Anthony works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they shape a plan that can evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone make it possible to meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional ways to keep working between appointments. These options can make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into busy lives, while still allowing licensed professionals to offer focused, structured support.