Bethany Gribbon, BACP

Bethany Gribbon offers counselling for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and changes in life. They also support clients dealing with trauma, self-esteem struggles, bipolar and depression, and concerns related to gender and sexuality. Bethany lists caregiver issues and compassion fatigue among their areas of focus and is experienced with topics such as intimacy, eating difficulties, ADHD and career worries.

Bethany practices person-centred counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Being a BACP member means they follow that organisation's Ethical Framework, take part in regular supervision, and pursue ongoing professional development. This underpins a respectful, non-judgemental way of working.

Sessions are built around the person coming for support. Bethany offers an inviting space to talk and listens carefully to what matters to you. They may suggest different perspectives, tentative challenges to unhelpful thinking, or ways of reflecting inward when that seems useful for growth.

Over six years of practice have involved work with people from many backgrounds and ages. Bethany has supported clients with experiences of domestic abuse, historical childhood trauma, grief, relationship breakdown and issues linked to sexuality or gender identity. They also help people navigate major life changes like moving, career shifts or starting university.

When something outside their scope appears, Bethany will signpost to other services or specialists. To begin, clients are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging sessions according to the therapist's schedule.

How person-centred practice works online

Person-centred therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. It relies on active, non-judgemental listening and reflecting what you say so you can make sense of your feelings. This approach helps with issues like anxiety, low self-worth, grief and relationship difficulties by creating space to explore what matters to you.

Bethany adapts their way of working to each person. They will work with you to find whether more reflective listening, occasional challenges to thinking, or exploring inner values feels most helpful. Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process based on your needs, goals and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring responsibilities or travel, and it can reduce time spent on commuting. Some formats are also useful when a shorter check-in is needed or when audio-only discussions are preferable to video for a given session. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can guide you on practical choices and how to structure appointments so they suit your life and commitments.