Ursula Grant , BACP

Ursula Grant works with people experiencing stress and anxiety stemming from work, family life, or relationship pressures, helping them find clearer footing when daily demands feel overwhelming. She places emphasis on building self-esteem and confidence, and offers a listening space where clients are accepted without judgement and can feel heard and valued.

Her practice includes support for relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting and family dynamics, trauma and abuse, depression, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Ursula is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and in responding to suicidal ideation, and she has additional training in couples and sex therapy. She also has experience working with families and children and teaches practical assertiveness skills.

Ursula brings substantial service background to her work, having spent 12 years working in the NHS and 20 years as the owner of a special needs school. She offers practical help with organising both home and business life to improve day-to-day effectiveness, and she aims to help clients make sense of their situations. Her academic qualification is an MCs in Therapeutic Counselling, she is an accredited member of BACP which indicates professional recognition, and she is a qualified supervisor of counsellors.

Therapeutic approaches and practical online support

Ursula commonly works from a client-centered approach, creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client's experience guides the pace and focus of therapy. This approach helps when someone needs understanding, emotional support, and a place to explore identity and self-esteem.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact. CBT is practical for tackling anxiety, stress, low mood, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Solution-Focused techniques are used alongside other approaches to identify immediate goals and small, achievable steps toward change. These techniques can help clients who want focused, short-term support to address specific problems or decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Ursula collaborates with each person to decide what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as clients progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access support from home or while balancing work and family commitments. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and maintain continuity of care even when life is busy or circumstances change.