Päivi Griffiths

Päivi Griffiths offers warm, straightforward support for people wrestling with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries. She speaks English, Finnish and Swedish and aims to create a calm space where clients can talk through what matters most. Päivi uses a respectful, non-judgemental attitude to help people notice their strengths and make practical changes.

Päivi practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, with six years of clinical experience. She believes the person seeking help knows their own story best and treats each client as an individual. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people find clearer ways forward.

In therapy people can expect to talk about patterns that cause pain, such as attachment or communication problems, low self-esteem, past trauma, or difficulties around body image and social anxiety. Päivi also supports those dealing with abandonment issues, codependency, divorce and separation, or feelings of isolation and shame.

Her way of working is based on client-centred therapy, which centres the conversation on the client’s experience and priorities. That means sessions are led by what the client brings, with the counsellor offering empathy and practical responses rather than a fixed agenda.

Sessions are intended to help people notice what gets in the way and to build clearer choices in relationships and daily life. Päivi encourages small steps that fit into everyday routines and helps clients track progress at a pace that feels right for them.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s priorities. This approach means the counsellor reflects back what the client says, helps clarify feelings and supports the client to make choices that feel right. It is well suited to issues such as self-esteem, relationship patterns, attachment concerns and anxiety.

Päivi’s practice emphasises building a trusting relationship and working at the client’s pace. Deciding which therapeutic approach fits best is a shared process. The counsellor will check in about goals and preferences and adapt the way sessions are held to match each person’s needs.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to choose a setting and time that suit everyday commitments while keeping the focus on the therapeutic relationship and the work you want to do.