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Brendan Grufferty, BACP

Brendan Grufferty is a BACP counsellor with more than 12 years' experience.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Brendan

Brendan Grufferty is a BACP counsellor with more than 12 years' experience. He focuses on helping people who are anxious, grieving, struggling with mood, or managing the effects of trauma and abuse. Brendan also supports those facing relationship strain, workplace stress, addiction concerns, sleep problems and questions about identity and life purpose.

He trained in person-centred practice and uses that as the starting point for every conversation. Brendan aims to build trust so people feel heard and able to explore difficult feelings.

Background and approach

He blends practical strategies with careful listening to meet each person where they are. Over the last decade Brendan has worked mainly within schools and NHS contract services. That background means he is used to offering short and longer term support and to working with a wide range of life problems.

He draws on experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, bipolar mood swings, ADHD-related challenges and grief. In session he uses a mix of approaches. Cognitive behavioural techniques help with patterns of thinking and behaviour.

Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas help with relationship and abandonment issues. Mindfulness is brought in to support stress, sleep and emotional regulation. Brendan practises in the United Kingdom and works in English.

He explains how therapy will work, then helps people choose what fits best for their goals and daily life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	150254	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Brendan’s approaches work online

Brendan often combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques to help people make practical changes. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so someone can talk through painful feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety.

He also uses attachment-based ideas to address relationship wounds and feelings of abandonment. These conversations help people understand how early relationships shape current reactions and create new ways of relating. Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative: Brendan will discuss goals and try different methods to find what helps most for a person's situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility for varied schedules and needs. Video calls allow conversational depth and visual connection, while phone sessions can fit into a short break or be easier if bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Brendan help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma and abuse, plus issues like sleep problems, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He starts from a person-centred approach that prioritises the relationship, then blends practical tools from CBT, attachment ideas and mindfulness where helpful.

How much clinical experience is there?

Brendan has worked in counselling and psychotherapy for 12 years, with extensive experience in school settings and NHS contract services.

What credentials and region are listed?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Brendan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.