Mandy Greaves, BACP

Mandy Greaves welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by worry, low mood, or life changes. She is a counsellor who aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. Mandy writes in a calm way and works at a pace that suits each person.

She has five years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Mandy trained to a Ba (Hons) degree level and draws on an integrative approach. That means she borrows useful techniques from different counselling models rather than using only one method.

In sessions she offers an empathic, non-judgemental space to talk through what feels important or painful. People often come with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, relationship strain, anger, addiction concerns, or difficulty coping with change. Mandy listens and helps unpack those difficult feelings so people can feel lighter and more able to cope.

The work usually focuses on practical steps and new coping skills as well as exploring patterns of thought and behaviour. Mandy adapts the pace and focus to match each person's needs and preferences. She aims to help clients build confidence and find clearer ways forward.

Initial steps involve a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions that fit the person's schedule. Mandy supports people through the early stages of getting started and as they work towards their goals.

How Mandy's approaches translate to online therapy

Many clients benefit from approaches that combine practical skills with reflective work. Integrative counselling weaves together elements from different evidence-based techniques so sessions can feel tailored and flexible. This might include short skills-focused exercises to manage anxiety alongside gentle exploration of past experiences that shape current feelings.

Behavioural strategies are often used to help change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms such as excessive worry or avoidance. These are simple, step-by-step actions you can try between sessions to build confidence and see small changes over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what feels helpful, adjusting methods as needs, goals and preferences become clearer. Clients are involved in deciding whether to focus more on coping skills, emotional processing, or a mix of both.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: video calls support face-to-face conversation when you want visual contact, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging allows ongoing reflection between appointments. These options help make therapy easier to fit around daily life and different routines.