Anthony Grainger, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Integrative approach
BACP member
English and Spanish

About Anthony

Anthony Grainger is a counsellor with 13 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and other common struggles. He uses a flexible, integrative approach and treats everyone with sensitivity and respect.

Anthony supports people who are recovering from trauma and abuse, coping with bereavement or loss, or dealing with relationship and identity issues. He also helps with anger, addictions, eating concerns, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Sessions can focus on symptom management or on exploring deeper issues to find acceptance and change.

His approach is informed by several therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. He aims to tailor those methods to each person's needs rather than applying one fixed model. He works collaboratively to set aims and to track progress over time.

Anthony is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shortened to BACP, and follows their ethical framework. He receives monthly supervision and keeps up with continuing professional development to maintain the standards of his practice.

People who choose to work with him can message between sessions using the platform, which many find helpful for brief check-ins. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

How Anthony's approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that match their values. This can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical steps to reduce symptoms such as panic, low mood or unhelpful thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on relationship patterns and early connection issues, which can help with intimacy concerns and attachment difficulties.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anthony treats the work as a joint venture and will discuss different methods with each person. Together they set aims and pick techniques that suit the client's needs, goals and preferences rather than forcing a single model.

Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins by message between sessions, and make scheduling during breaks or after work simpler. Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats can vary, and the therapist will explain the practical arrangements when you begin.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Anthony specialise in?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, grief and relationship and identity concerns, among other common difficulties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses an integrative, collaborative approach that adapts methods to fit each person's needs and goals.

What is his professional background and experience?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with a wide range of presenting issues and provides ongoing supervision and professional development.

What credentials and region should I know about?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and sessions structured?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.