- Client-centred approach
- Speaks English Finnish Swedish
- BACP credential
About Päivi
Päivi Griffiths is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She offers calm, practical support for trauma, self-esteem struggles and worries about connection. She speaks English, Finnish and Swedish and draws on six years of professional experience.
Päivi works from the view that the person in the room knows their life best. She listens without judgement and aims to offer steady, respectful guidance while clients make sense of painful experiences. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on small, manageable steps forward.
Her approach is gentle and person-focused. Conversations explore patterns in relationships, including attachment, abandonment and codependency concerns, and look at how these affect feelings and choices. Practical coping ideas are offered alongside space to reflect and grieve difficult events.
Päivi also supports people dealing with body image, shame, isolation and issues around commitment and communication. She pays attention to cultural differences and the impact these can have on identity and belonging.
People who choose to work with Päivi can expect a collaborative style. She helps clients set realistic goals and checks in on progress. The emphasis is on honest, straightforward work that fits into everyday life.
Client-centred approaches and online working
Päivi practises client-centred therapy, which means she offers attentive, non-judgemental listening and follows what the client wants to work on. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship patterns and recovery after trauma by focusing on the person's own perspective and strengths.Finding the right way of working is part of therapy. Päivi approaches the choice of techniques collaboratively and will help you decide what fits your needs and goals. She checks in about how things are going and adapts the work if a different focus would be more helpful.
Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as the original biography did not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow brief check-ins that suit a work break, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity when routines change. Registered or accredited professionals often offer flexible arrangements to match your day-to-day needs, and Päivi will discuss practical options with you when you start.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Finnish, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Päivi help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, including trauma, self-esteem and codependency concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Päivi uses a client-centred way of working that prioritises listening, respect and your own expertise about your life.
How long has she practised counselling?
She has six years of professional experience working with people in the UK.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as her listed credential.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Finnish and Swedish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.