Åse Greenacre, BACP

Åse Greenacre is a UK-based therapist with 16 years of professional experience supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges. Born and raised in Sweden, she has lived and worked internationally, including 14 years in Zurich, Switzerland, and more than 20 years in the United Kingdom. Her clinical background includes roles within the NHS at a GP surgery as well as work in private practice, giving her experience with diverse client needs and settings.

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting difficulties, motivation and self-esteem concerns, separation and divorce, and related life transitions. Åse approaches each client with respect for the unique story they bring, listening first to understand their perspective and strengths. Her practice emphasizes practical support and collaborative exploration to help clients build coping skills and regain confidence.

Åse holds the BACP credential, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards in the UK. She provides therapy in English, German, and Swedish and offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and affirms clients for taking that first step.

Evidence-based approaches and accessible online therapy

Åse works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include structured, skills-focused work and exploratory relational approaches. Skills-focused techniques help clients learn practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, mood, sleep, and daily coping - these approaches emphasize clear tools and step-by-step practice to build resilience and improve functioning. Exploratory relational approaches focus on understanding patterns in relationships, attachment, and past experiences that shape current feelings and behaviour - this work helps people gain insight and develop healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Åse collaborates with each client to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting pace and focus as trust and understanding develop. Clients are invited to take an active role in shaping their work together with the therapist.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to access registered professionals from home or other convenient locations, support continuity of care when schedules change, and provide multiple ways to engage in therapy according to individual comfort and practical circumstances.