Anthony Grainger, BACP

Anthony Grainger uses an integrative, person-focused approach to help people who are struggling. He is a BACP counsellor with 13 years of clinical experience based in the United Kingdom. Anthony aims to be practical and respectful in sessions and works alongside people to set clear goals.

He helps with common problems such as stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports people facing trauma, grief, anger and addiction. Issues around identity, intimacy, relationship difficulties and self-esteem are often part of the work he does.

Anthony combines several approaches so the work fits each person. That can mean learning new ways to manage feelings, exploring how past attachments affect current relationships, and practising skills to reduce distress. He explains ideas plainly and focuses on what a person wants to achieve.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - he follows its ethical framework. He takes monthly supervision and keeps his skills up to date through ongoing professional development. This helps him to offer a thoughtful, informed service.

Sessions can include messaging between meetings when that helps progress. Anthony sees therapy as a joint process and invites clients to agree aims and to review progress together. He encourages people to consider whether the approach feels right for them.

Approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match your values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current trust and closeness, and it helps with relationship and intimacy issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and needs and help decide which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online therapy is offered by registered or accredited professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions suit people who need a simpler setup or less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging let you check in between meetings, do short updates, or have counselling in writing when that fits your day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.