- Client-Centred Therapy
- Guilt and shame
- Finnish and Swedish
About Päivi
Päivi Griffiths is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and issues arising from trauma and abuse. She also supports people carrying shame or guilt and those facing low self-esteem or isolation.
Päivi uses a client-centred approach. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She listens to how past events and current pressures affect daily life, then helps people notice their strengths and options for change.
In early sessions she asks straightforward questions about what brings someone to counselling now. Conversations stay practical and grounded. Topics often include attachment and abandonment wounds, communication problems, codependency and concerns about body image or commitment.
She can work with people dealing with post-traumatic stress and with those navigating divorce, separation or family problems. Multicultural concerns and the experience of social anxiety also come up in her practice. Päivi offers sessions in English, Finnish and Swedish.
Appointments use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are invited to complete a brief matching questionnaire and arrange a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Client-Centred work and online counselling
Päivi uses Client-Centred Therapy in which the counsellor follows the person's lead and treats their account as central. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting back what is said and allowing the person to find their own understanding. It is often helpful for problems rooted in shame, self-esteem and relationship patterns.Working online with a client-centred style means conversations still centre on the person's experience and goals. Päivi will help decide together which ways of working suit the person's needs and preferences. That collaborative choice is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-off decision.
The practical benefits of online sessions vary by platform and format, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments and can reduce travel time. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins, while others suit longer depth work; the therapist and client will pick what fits with daily life and therapeutic aims.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma and abuse. The profile also lists related concerns such as guilt and shame, self esteem and isolation.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses a client-centred style that focuses on the person's experience and strengths. Conversations aim to clarify what the feelings mean and how they affect daily life.
How much 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 listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Finnish and Swedish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Sessions are provided via a subscription model that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.