Elaine Griffith , BACP

Elaine Griffith is a humanistic integrative counsellor who combines a range of therapeutic techniques to create a personalised approach for each person she works with. She draws on traditions from person-centred and psychodynamic thinking as well as practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused tools to meet individual needs.

Elaine is fully insured and a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which means she follows a professional code of ethics. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space where people can bring thoughts and feelings that have been causing emotional pain, confusion, or difficulty and explore them without pressure.

Working collaboratively, Elaine supports clients to identify areas of life they would like to change, to consider options, and to set achievable goals. Together they develop a therapeutic plan to guide the work, and she accompanies clients as they address anxiety, depression, low mood and other concerns, helping to explore underlying causes as well as practical steps forward.

Elaine values the privilege of witnessing personal change and self-discovery. She recognises that therapy can involve difficult moments alongside relief and laughter, and that growth often comes through working with discomfort. Her practice is informed by Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychoanalytic ideas, solution-focused methods, Gestalt, creative therapy and Transactional Analysis.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Elaine Griffith combines several well-established approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental environment in which the individual is encouraged to explore their feelings and values, which can support self-esteem, relationship issues, and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, phobias and compulsive patterns by introducing practical strategies and gradual changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current ways of relating, which can be helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and recurring relationship difficulties.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process. Elaine collaborates with each person to identify goals, trial different techniques where appropriate, and agree on a plan that matches their needs, preferences and pace. This collaborative approach helps shape therapy as a shared journey rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family and geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from different locations including internationally, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for shorter check-ins or deeper sessions with a licensed professional.