Anthony Grainger, BACP

Anthony Grainger is a UK-registered therapist with more than 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, anger, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, attachment struggles, bereavement and loss, identity and existential concerns, and addictions, offering both recovery-focused work and strategies to manage persistent symptoms.

Anthony practices an integrative style that adapts to each person - blending theory and techniques to suit individual needs and goals. He treats clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and frames therapy as a collaborative process in which aims are set together to promote meaningful and lasting change. He also offers messaging between sessions via the platform, which many clients find useful for staying connected between appointments.

As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Anthony follows the organisation's ethical framework and undertakes regular continuing professional development. He receives monthly supervision to maintain the quality and currency of his work, ensuring his practice remains informed and effective for those he supports.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Anthony draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values, notice unhelpful thought patterns, and take meaningful action even when difficult emotions are present. ACT can be useful for chronic worry, low motivation, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most rather than on trying to eliminate distress.

He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relational experiences shape current patterns in close relationships and emotional responses. This approach is helpful for people dealing with attachment difficulties, intimacy issues, and recurring relationship challenges.

Anthony combines these approaches with practical techniques from other therapies to tailor work to each person. Finding the right approach is part of the process - he collaborates with clients to identify goals, test what works, and adapt methods to fit their needs and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexible ways to access support around work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats allow registered professionals and therapists to offer consistent, tailored care without requiring travel, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.