Anthony Grainger , BACP

Anthony Grainger is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with over 13 years of professional experience. He has worked with people across a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, anger, relationship difficulties, trauma and attachment problems, bereavement and loss, abuse, identity and existential issues, and addictions. He supports both recovery and symptom management while also helping clients explore deeper patterns that can lead to acceptance and meaningful change.

His training is integrative, which allows him to adapt methods to suit each person rather than using a single fixed approach. He treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and views therapy as a joint venture in which therapist and client set aims together and work collaboratively to achieve lasting improvements. As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he follows their ethical framework and undertakes monthly supervision and ongoing professional development to keep his practice informed and current.

Sessions and between-session messaging have been part of his practice to support continuity of care. He works in English and Spanish and brings a flexible, client-focused approach to addressing both immediate symptoms and longer-term underlying issues.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward valued goals. It is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and living with long-term difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating; it aims to help clients understand and heal attachment wounds that affect intimacy, trust, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, non-judgmental relationship in which the therapist provides empathy and unconditional positive regard so the client can explore and grow at their own pace - it is useful for self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional exploration.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls or phone appointments, and many clients also use live chat or text-based messaging between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity when travel is difficult, and access licensed professionals from a convenient location.