Graham Kennish, BACP

Graham Kennish helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low or stuck. He aims to give practical tools quickly so people can see if the approach suits them within a few sessions. Graham's manner is warm and direct, and he focuses on simple, repeatable practices that people can use between meetings.

Graham offers a short-course style of work. In the first two or three sessions he introduces a set of gestures and simple actions that reduce tension and unhelpful reactions. Clients learn to use these gestures themselves to calm their thinking, ease difficult feelings and rebuild confidence.

The goal is to create a new routine that replaces old reactive habits. Graham encourages people to practise at home and he remains available for support as they build the pattern into everyday life. Over time the new responses are intended to feel more natural and automatic.

His approach draws on client-centred ways of listening and on mindfulness techniques to increase awareness and present-moment calm. Graham has been using this practical gesture-based work for several years alongside those approaches, and brings 14 years of overall experience to his practice.

Sessions are suited to people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, career pressures and depression. He works with each person to judge whether the short-course style is the right fit for their needs.

Practical approaches and online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts a person at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and supports people to find their own answers. This approach helps when someone needs understanding, clearer thinking and a non-judgemental space to sort things out.

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on noticing the present moment and on simple exercises to calm the mind and body. It is useful for stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and situations where repeated reactive habits make life harder.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Graham will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit. The process is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.

Online sessions make it straightforward to get help without travel. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual guidance for the gesture-based practices. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer short check-ins and flexible contact when people need quick support between meetings. These options help fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.