Kerry Griggs, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Person-Centred approach
Breathwork and movement

About Kerry

Kerry Griggs is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, coping with life changes and issues related to addiction and ADHD. Kerry also supports LGBT adults and those dealing with trauma, family conflict and intimacy-related concerns.

Kerry uses a person-centred approach. She listens and helps people name painful feelings and reactions. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and looks for the strengths people already have.

Conversations focus on what is causing distress now and on practical ways to cope. Kerry may introduce breathwork, self-massage, movement or art as options for those who want them, but talking is always an acceptable way to work. The emphasis is on noticing what has held someone back and on finding small ways forward.

She understands how childhood experiences, loss and social pressures shape how people respond today. Kerry helps make sense of reactions that feel stuck, numb or overwhelming, and supports people who struggle with making decisions or expressing themselves.

Kerry welcomes a diverse range of people and provides a space where LGBT adults can speak about identity without unnecessary questioning. She aims to help clients find inner resources to manage stress and move towards clearer choices and more manageable next steps.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and attachment patterns that shape relationships and personal responses. It helps people make sense of difficult feelings and reframe how they relate to others. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasises noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Kerry will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan with the client based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and she adapts methods as the work progresses.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, commonly use online sessions to make therapy more usable alongside everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kerry help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life changes, addictions, ADHD and related concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Kerry works in a person-centred way and uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to focus on emotions and attachment. She may also draw on CBT and ACT when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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