Päivi Griffiths , BACP

Päivi Griffiths is a counsellor who focuses on women's issues and on helping people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She works with people who are coping with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and concerns about self-esteem. Päivi speaks English, Finnish and Swedish, and practises from the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience.

Päivi believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the room. She offers a calm presence and aims to listen without judgement. Her style is straightforward and warm, helping people feel heard before making changes.

In sessions she uses a client-centred approach that lets the person set the pace and topics. Conversations focus on what matters now and on practical next steps the person wants to try. Topics she commonly helps with include attachment and abandonment worries, codependency, communication problems and issues around commitment.

She also supports people facing body image concerns, grief from separation or divorce, and feelings of guilt, shame or isolation. Multicultural concerns and post-traumatic stress are additional areas she addresses. Sessions can help people build self-love, strengthen social confidence and find clearer life purpose.

People typically start by describing the immediate problem and work at a pace that feels manageable. Päivi aims to create a space where people can notice patterns, try new ways of relating, and take small steps toward change.

Client-centred care and online access

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said and follows the person's lead to explore feelings and choices. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, relationship problems and trauma-related concerns by building trust and clarity about what matters most.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. Päivi will talk with each person about needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the way she works accordingly. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on emotional processing, practical coping steps or improving communication skills.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to make counselling flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when convenient. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins or a way to keep working between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical next steps.