Rate Bethany Gribbon

Hi, thank you for checking out my profile. I believe that the client/counsellor relationship is paramount toward successful change. So making sure that you have a look around to get a sense of myself, and indeed other therapists before choosing, is, I think, hugely important.

I am a person-centred counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Being a member of the BACP means that I adhere to their Ethical Framework, undergo regular supervision, and am committed to continued professional development, which is something very important to me.

My style of counselling adopts the underpinning values of person-centred counselling - putting you at the centre of all that we do, ensuring that you have an inviting space to discuss any topics that you wish. I further tailor my approach to the individual to try and best fit your needs. This may include checking out alternative ways of thinking, hypothesising, and tentative challenges to outlooks/mindsets, where appropriate to encourage looking inward to self when needed.

My space is always free from judgement, whilst offering empathetic understanding and working collaboratively to explore your feelings, beliefs and behaviours. In doing so, this should increase greater self-awareness and autonomy.

Over the years I have worked with a hugely diverse group of people, with differing age ranges (right from teens up til post-retirement), ethnic and cultural backgrounds, gender, and sexual identities. Everyone is welcome.

I have helped clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety & panic attacks, health concerns, grief, domestic abuse, rape, historical childhood trauma and family issues. I have also worked largely with struggles surrounding relationship difficulties, life changes, whether that be relational, location/career/university, and with members of LGBTQI+ surrounding sexuality, gender identity and self-worth.

I very much want the best and for people to take away as much as they can from counselling and so take the approach that no topic is off the table, but will signpost people elsewhere when it may feel more appropriate and within your best interest to do so.