About Bethany
Bethany Gribbon is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. They welcome discussion of LGBT concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem and coping with grief or trauma. Bethany writes plainly and aims to build a trusting relationship from the first session.
Bethany follows a person-centred approach that puts the client at the heart of the work. Sessions are shaped around what matters to the individual, and Bethany adapts the pace and focus to suit each person.
Background and approach
This might include gentle questioning, offering different ways to think about a problem, or tentative challenges to unhelpful outlooks. In the therapy room the emphasis is on listening without judgment and offering empathetic understanding. The goal is to help people increase self-awareness and make choices that fit their values.
Bethany also signposts to other services when that seems helpful. Over six years of practice, Bethany has worked with a diverse range of people across many ages and backgrounds. They have experience supporting people with trauma, domestic abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, and with concerns linked to gender identity and sexual orientation.
No topic is assumed off limits, and practical issues such as caregiver stress, career problems, and navigating non-monogamous relationships are all within scope. Bethany aims to create a space where people feel heard and can work through what matters to them.
What Bethany works with
Everything Bethany lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Bethany is listed here; the rest shows what else Bethany works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Young adult issues
Approaches Bethany lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Person-centred work adapted for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering a warm, non-judgemental relationship. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps the person find their own answers. This approach can help with low mood, anxiety, identity questions and relationship issues by encouraging self-awareness and personal choice.Bethany tailors sessions around each person's needs and preferences. They will work collaboratively to decide which ways of working suit you best, and adjust methods as the work progresses. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy itself, so expect to review and refine what helps over time.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. They also allow people to meet a counsellor who understands LGBT concerns even if there are fewer local options. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help you choose what will work best for your circumstances.
Questions people ask about Bethany
What concerns does Bethany support?
They work with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, ADHD and bipolar, plus topics such as gender dysphoria and LGBT issues.
How would you describe their therapeutic style?
Their approach is person-centred, focusing on listening and building a collaborative relationship while adapting the pace and focus to each person's needs.
What experience does this counsellor have?
They have six years of experience working with diverse ages and backgrounds, supporting people with trauma, domestic abuse, eating issues and various life transitions.
What are their credentials and where are they based?
They are a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and are based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with them?
They are not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
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