Åse Greenacre, BACP

Åse Greenacre offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to start. She writes simply and listens carefully so people can talk about what matters. Åse aims to make first steps feel manageable and clear. She has 16 years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her work has included time in the NHS at a GP surgery and in private practice, so she is used to different referral routes and everyday pressures. People come to her with stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and difficulties with sleep or eating. She also helps with parenting concerns, separation and divorce, relationship problems, grief, trauma and anger. Additional areas she focuses on include ADHD, compassion fatigue, career worries and feelings of isolation. Åse grew up in Sweden and has lived abroad for long periods, including in Zurich and the United Kingdom. She speaks English, German and Swedish and draws on a broad life experience to relate to people from different backgrounds. In sessions she treats the client as the expert on their story and works alongside them to build on existing strengths. Practical steps and clear goals are used alongside gentle reflection so progress can be tracked. Åse encourages people to take small, achievable actions between sessions and to review what helps them most.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Åse uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical problem solving and building coping skills. One common approach is short-term, goal-focused work that identifies a few clear changes to try and tracks progress over time. This helps when stress, anxiety, sleep or motivation are the main concerns. Another commonly applied method is skills-based support for emotional regulation and day-to-day coping. This involves learning simple techniques to manage strong feelings, reduce impulsivity and improve sleep and eating patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Åse works collaboratively with each person to select methods that fit their needs, preferences and goals. She reviews what helps and adjusts the plan as sessions progress. Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and busy lives, and to maintain continuity when travel or location changes occur.