- Gesture-based techniques
- Brief focused work
- Home practice support
About Graham
Graham Kennish is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years of experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, career stress and depression.
Graham offers a focused approach that usually shows whether it helps within two or three sessions. He teaches people simple body gestures to reduce pressure and tension, rather than relying only on talking. Those gestures become a practical tool clients can use between sessions to steady their thinking and manage strong feelings.
Sessions are designed to build a short, clear pattern that clients can practice at home. Graham describes the work as helping people shift automatic reactions so they regain a calmer frame of mind and greater self-confidence. He says many clients find the new pattern replaces old reactive habits that used to take over.
If the method does not suit someone, the early sessions mean little time is lost and it is straightforward to try a different approach. Graham has used this method for nine years and offers ongoing support as people practise and make the gestures part of their routine.
The style is practical and time-efficient. People who want to understand whether a hands-on, movement-based way of working might help their anger or other concerns may find the early assessment useful.
How his approaches fit with remote sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client to find their own solutions. In practice this means the therapist follows the person’s concerns and helps them notice what works in the moment, which can include small movement or breathing changes to lower tension.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity. It helps people notice bodily signals and thoughts linked to anger or anxiety, and it pairs well with gesture-based techniques to create calmer responses.
Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to test what helps, and adapt the method to a client's goals and preferences rather than insisting on a single way of working.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit short, regular practice into a busy week. It can also allow quieter check-ins that do not need as much setup, and it makes ongoing support and brief follow-ups simpler to arrange while people practise gestures and mindfulness between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, career stress and depression.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centred style and teaches gesture-based techniques to reduce tension alongside mindfulness-informed practice.
How long has he practised?
He has 14 years of experience and has used the specific gesture-based method for nine years.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.