Brendan Grufferty , BACP

Brendan Grufferty helps people who are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed or low. He offers a calm space to talk through stress, grief, relationship worries, addictions and life changes. Brendan also supports people facing issues with sleep, parenting pressures, self-esteem and concentration difficulties like ADHD.

He trained as a counsellor and holds BACP accreditation, and has worked in school settings and under NHS contract for over 12 years. That background means he is used to steady, practical work with a wide range of everyday problems.

Brendan works in an integrative way. He starts with a client-centred approach, so the relationship and trust come first. From there he draws on methods such as cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-based thinking to suit each person’s needs.

Sessions focus on what feels most helpful right now. He listens to what you want to change, helps you spot patterns, and tries out small, practical steps that fit your life. Mindfulness and emotion-focused ideas may be used to manage strong feelings and improve communication.

People who come to Brendan often want clear, down-to-earth support rather than technical jargon. He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful, whether someone needs short-term help for a particular problem or ongoing support through a difficult period.

Approaches that translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at how early patterns affect present relationships. It helps people understand why they react a certain way and supports building steadier connections. Client-centred therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client, offering a non-judgemental space where the person’s goals steer the work. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, examines thinking and behaviour patterns and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles and ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Brendan will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person’s needs, goals and personal preferences. That might mean starting with a person-centred stance and adding CBT, attachment ideas or mindfulness exercises as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping therapy consistent during life changes. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to keep regular appointments, try short check-ins when needed, and use exercises together in the moment without having to travel.