Päivi Griffiths

Päivi Griffiths offers a calm, person-centred approach for people struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She writes plainly and listens carefully, helping clients talk through painful experiences and make small, practical changes. Päivi works in English, Finnish and Swedish and supports people who are dealing with body image concerns, self-esteem problems and trauma-related distress.

She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the room. Sessions focus on what matters to the client right now, with the counsellor following the person rather than directing them. That means time is spent listening, reflecting and helping people notice new options.

Päivi has six years of professional experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes work with anxiety, depression, attachment and communication problems. She aims to create a steady space where people can explore guilt, shame, isolation and life-purpose questions.

In practical terms, she supports people facing relationship strain, divorce or separation, codependency and commitment worries. She also helps those working through post-traumatic stress and multicultural concerns. Sessions tend to emphasise understanding personal feelings and building on existing strengths.

People who prefer a respectful, non-judgemental style often find this approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How client-centred work adapts to online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people feel understood. The counsellor follows the client's lead, reflecting feelings and priorities so individuals can clarify what matters most to them. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, relationship problems and anxiety because it centres the person's experience rather than imposing techniques.

That same client-centred mindset can shape online sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose what feels most useful, checking in about goals and trying different ways of working until the best fit emerges. Finding the right approach is part of the process and the counsellor will help decide what works for each person's needs and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy days and removing travel time, which can make regular contact more manageable. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed, or use of telephone or video if that suits someone better. The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking, as options are set by the therapist. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online sessions that help people build understanding and make changes in everyday life.