Kerry Griggs, BACP

Kerry Griggs is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties. She also supports those coping with life changes, addiction issues, trauma, intimacy concerns and identity matters including LGBT experiences. Kerry writes in a plain, compassionate way and invites people to begin the first step towards change.

Kerry works in a person-centred way and treats the client as the expert in their own life. She listens without judging and aims to create a warm space where difficult feelings can be spoken about. That simple act of being heard often helps people notice what matters to them and how they might move forward.

Her approach is practical and exploratory. Sessions can include talking, and when helpful Kerry can introduce breathwork, self-massage, gentle movement or art-based activities. These are offered when a person feels they would be useful alongside conversation.

Kerry believes that painful reactions often make sense as responses to life events, losses or childhood experiences. She helps people make sense of those reactions and find their own resources to cope, decide and express themselves more easily.

With eight years' experience and BACP accreditation, Kerry draws on a mix of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-based work and Emotionally-Focused approaches. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and internationally where language needs are met in English.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Kerry uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood and when life feels stuck.

She also uses Client-Centred methods, offering an empathetic, listening space where a person can talk through what matters most. That approach supports people who need a calm place to sort things out and regain confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerry will discuss different methods and agree a plan with each person. This is a collaborative process that looks at goals, what feels most helpful and practical preferences for sessions.

Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask the therapist about current options and how she can adapt sessions to suit routines and practical needs.