- Client-centred approach
- Speaks English Finnish Swedish
- BACP accredited
About Päivi
Päivi Griffiths offers support to people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. She writes in a calm, straightforward way and aims to help people notice their strengths and take practical steps forward. Päivi works with issues such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and concerns about identity and belonging.
She uses a client-centred approach that treats the person rather than the problem. Sessions focus on listening, understanding each person’s experience, and helping them talk through what matters most. Päivi believes the client is the expert in their own life and offers steady, non-judgemental support as changes are explored.
Across six years of practice she has worked with people facing depression, social anxiety, attachment and abandonment worries, and difficult life transitions like separation or career change. Her work also covers body image, codependency, guilt and shame, and multicultural concerns. Päivi aims to make sessions practical and focused on the next steps someone can take.
She holds BACP accreditation, which is shown here as BACP. Päivi communicates in English, Finnish and Swedish, so she can work with people who prefer those languages. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and follows local professional standards.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions to suit their schedule. Päivi supports people who want to build self-compassion, clearer communication and a stronger sense of purpose in daily life.
Client-centred work and online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience without judgement. The therapist listens actively, reflects what they hear and helps people find their own solutions; this approach is useful for stress, relationship worries and building self-esteem.That collaborative style aims to make sessions feel like a careful conversation rather than a lecture. The therapist will check in about goals, try different ways of working, and adjust the approach based on what the client finds helpful. Deciding which methods to use is a shared process between the client and counsellor.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling around work and family, fewer travel demands and the chance to keep momentum between sessions. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available session options when you book. Online work can make it simpler to fit talking therapy into a busy week and to follow through on the steps you agree with your counsellor.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Päivi focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and trauma and abuse, along with related areas such as self-esteem and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Päivi uses a client-centred approach that emphasises listening and understanding the person first, then helping them find their own solutions.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has six years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is shown as BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Finnish and Swedish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.