- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
About Elaine
Elaine Griffith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has seven years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, family and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger and self-esteem concerns.
Elaine practises from a humanistic integrative perspective. She draws on several counselling traditions to fit the person in front of her rather than using a single method. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is causing pain or confusion and practical work on what to change next.
In sessions she helps people identify what they want to change and then explores options and choices with them. She supports goal-setting and the creation of a therapeutic plan to guide progress. The therapist describes walking alongside clients as they work through anxiety, low mood or difficult life events.
Elaine says the work will include emotional moments and honest discussion. She notes that real change often involves discomfort as well as relief, and she prepares clients for that mix. The emphasis is on getting to the root of problems while keeping the day-to-day steps clear and manageable.
Her practice also covers issues such as abandonment and attachment problems, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, infidelity, obsessive-compulsive features, panic and phobias. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Elaine draws on attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. Attachment-based work looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections. It can help when trust, closeness or repeated relationship conflict are a problem. Client-centred work focuses on the person’s experience in the moment and gives time for thoughts and feelings to be explored without pressure.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to look at thought patterns and practical coping steps. CBT-style work tends to be action-oriented and useful for anxiety, low mood, panic and intrusive thinking. Together these approaches mean sessions can cover feelings, past patterns and concrete changes to daily thinking and behaviour.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. Elaine will work with the client to agree which approaches match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps set realistic steps and shape a plan that fits the client’s life.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into work or family schedules, avoid travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with Elaine about practical arrangements such as length of session and how to manage quieter surroundings so the work fits day-to-day life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She lists anger among the issues she helps people with, alongside stress, relationships and trauma.
What is her general style in sessions?
Elaine uses a humanistic integrative style, combining talking, goal-setting and practical options to address problems.
How much experience does Elaine have?
She has seven years of counselling experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do costs work?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her service?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.