- Client-Centred Therapy
- Life purpose focus
- Speaks English Finnish Swedish
About Päivi
Päivi Griffiths is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She specialises in stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, codependency and life purpose. Sessions are carried out in English, Finnish and Swedish.
Päivi's starting point is that each person knows their own story best. In conversation she listens for what matters most to the individual. She focuses on supporting people to make sense of difficult feelings and decisions after change or loss. The tone is straightforward and pragmatic rather than clinical.
In practice she uses a client-centred approach. That means conversations aim to follow the person's pace and priorities. Clients can expect to be heard without pressure and given time to reflect on different options for moving forward. Practical concerns such as communication problems, commitment anxieties and family strains are commonly discussed.
Päivi draws on six years of front-line counselling experience in the UK. Her work with trauma and post-traumatic stress includes listening for flashbacks, avoidance and triggers, and helping people name those patterns. She also supports people dealing with divorce and separation, guilt, shame and social anxiety.
People who contact her are often looking for clarity about what comes next after a change in work, relationships or health. She helps people talk through next steps, weigh practical choices and rebuild day-to-day routines. The overall aim is to support clearer thinking and steadier decision making.
Client-centred ways of working and online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps people clarify their own priorities. This approach suits issues where understanding feelings and values matters most, such as life purpose, relationship worries and low self-esteem.Working online still follows the same collaborative process. The counsellor and client discuss what matters, try different ways of talking about issues and agree together which steps to take next. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work; the therapist will help identify methods that fit the client's goals and preferences rather than imposing a single route.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time from appointments. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, opt out of video and focus on voice-only conversations when that suits them best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship issues, plus related topics such as abandonment, attachment and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is client-centred, which means sessions follow the person's priorities and pace while exploring practical next steps and decisions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are shown?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Finnish and Swedish.
Can people from other countries book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.