Brendan Grufferty , BACP
Brendan Grufferty is a counsellor with 12 years of practice who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Brendan
Brendan Grufferty is a counsellor with 12 years of practice who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain. He works with individuals dealing with grief, depression, addiction and trauma, and also supports concerns such as sleep problems, parenting strain and low self-esteem. Brendan uses straightforward language and an unhurried style to help people feel heard and understood.
He starts from a client-centred place, which means the relationship matters most.
Background and approach
That foundation helps people feel safe enough to talk about difficult memories, relationship patterns or behaviour they want to change. From there he draws on approaches that match each person’s needs rather than a single method. Brendan blends attachment-based ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice how they think and relate, and then try small practical changes.
He also uses emotionally-focused and mindfulness work when feelings and present-moment awareness are central to the issue. This mix aims to be flexible for different problems and personalities. His background includes long-term work in schools and NHS contract services, giving experience with varied concerns and settings.
Brendan holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He offers sessions in English by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People usually begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session.
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with fees varying by region and therapist availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 150254 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Brendan works with
Everything Brendan lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Brendan lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is often part of the early sessions. Brendan will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process means techniques can change as the person makes progress or as new priorities emerge.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow a near face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter setting is available but bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need short check-ins or want to fit sessions around work and family life. These options make it easier to sustain regular contact and try different formats as circumstances change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Brendan help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma. He also supports issues like sleep problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He begins from a client-centred stance that prioritises the relationship. He adapts techniques from attachment work, CBT, emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches to match the person's needs.
What is his background and experience?
Brendan has worked for 12 years mainly in school-based roles and under NHS contract services. That experience has exposed him to a wide range of presenting issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds BACP which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Brendan practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients. Work is therefore focused on people based in the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. This allows flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How does costing and payment work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are set according to region and the service model.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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