Kerry Griggs , BACP

Kerry Griggs is a counsellor who brings a compassionate, person-centred approach to working with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and low self-esteem. With eight years of experience, she focuses on helping clients navigate life changes, family conflict and issues related to identity and intimacy, including supportive work with LGBTQ+ adults. Kerry holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which reflects her training and commitment to professional standards.

Kerry believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that therapy is a collaborative process that draws on existing strengths. She offers a warm, non-judgmental space where painful feelings and confusing reactions can be explored and made sense of in the context of life experiences, relationships and social pressures. By listening attentively and staying present, Kerry helps clients notice inner resources, develop compassion for themselves and discover practical ways to cope and make decisions that feel right for them.

Sessions can be tailored to individual preference, and Kerry is open to integrating creative practices such as breathwork, self-massage, movement or art-based techniques when welcomed by a client. Whether a person prefers to talk things through or to include embodied or expressive methods, Kerry aims to support clearer self-understanding, improved coping and steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Person-centred and attachment-informed approaches for online therapy

Kerry combines person-centred practice with attachment-informed ideas and elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support online clients in practical, empathetic ways. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening deeply and offering an accepting, non-judgmental space that helps people explore feelings, values and decisions; it is especially useful for building self-compassion and clarity when life feels stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that developed in early relationships and helps clients understand how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses, which can be helpful for addressing connection, intimacy and family difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed and to clarify personal values so people can take meaningful action despite difficult emotions - this can aid coping with anxiety, low mood and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kerry collaborates with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences, adapting methods over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - offer flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family and other commitments, and allow clients to engage in therapy in the way that suits them best.