Anthony Grainger, BACP
About me
I am registered in the UK with over 12 years of professional experience. I have helped clients to recover from or to manage a wide variety of issues. These include, amongst others, stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, anger, relationships, trauma, attachment, bereavement, loss, abuse, identity issues, existential issues and addictions These tend to be very common presenting issues. We can work together on recovery or on symptom management and explore deeper underlying issues in order to achieve acceptance and change. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My therapeutic training is integrative and I will adapt my approach to meet the client's needs.
As a member of the BACP I adhere to their ethical framework to support and guide my work. I have monthly supervision to ensure the quality of my work and also undertake regular continuous professional development.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials information
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #387116
Reviews
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Great guy, very helpful and understanding
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
He's seems genuinely interesting and attentive to my issues
I have only had 2 sessions and I already feel comfortable.
I'm really happy I got him to help
And support me
I'm always looking forward to his sessions
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
I am really feeling the benefit of my time with Anthony - he listens, is v thoughtful and has given me a helpful new perspective on many issues in my life. He takes the time to find the root cause of the turbulence and I am experiencing and is guiding me gently in a healthier direction. Thank you Anthony!!
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Anthony is a kind and soft spoken therapist. He makes you feel at ease and comfortable during the sessions and you can tell he really cares about helping you
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Have enjoyed working with Anthony, and feel we are starting to make real progress in my first time at Therapy
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
Very early days, but really appreciate Antony’s support and the worksheets he has sent very helpful.
Written on May 06, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts