Anthony Grainger, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Works with grief

About Anthony

Anthony Grainger is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional experience. He works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and identity issues. He also supports people with addictions, grief and self-esteem difficulties.

Anthony uses an integrative approach that draws on several evidence-based methods. He aims to help people manage distressing symptoms and also to explore deeper patterns that keep difficulties repeating. Work in sessions is collaborative - he and the client set aims together and agree practical steps to try between meetings.

He describes approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. These methods are used as tools to address problems like anxiety, attachment concerns and emotional regulation rather than as rigid protocols.

Anthony follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework and takes monthly supervision. He keeps his practice current through ongoing professional development and uses supervision to reflect on his work and maintain standards.

Sessions can include messaging between meetings through the platform when that feels useful. He encourages people to consider whether they want recovery or symptom management, and to be clear about practical goals for therapy.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Anthony will work with each person to decide the focus and pace of sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance and motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behavioural steps, which can reduce anxiety and improve everyday coping. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections influence current reactions, which can help with relationship difficulties and attachment concerns.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Anthony treats this as a collaborative process, checking goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. He will suggest methods that match the person’s aims and try them out together, adjusting the plan based on what the client experiences.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. The profile notes that messaging between sessions is available on the platform and many people find that useful for short check-ins or to record progress. Confirm the available session formats before booking so arrangements match day-to-day needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and identity issues, along with many other common concerns listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He takes an integrative, practical approach and works collaboratively with clients to set aims and try steps between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with a wide range of presenting issues.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

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

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions arranged and what are the formats?

Clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session; confirm the current session formats before booking.

How are costs handled?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.