Åse Greenacre

Åse Greenacre offers a calm and steady presence for people facing change and loss. She works with those dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and separation and divorce. Her approach starts with listening to each person’s story and noticing the strengths they already have.

Åse trained and works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, and she brings 16 years of professional experience to her practice. She has worked in the NHS at a GP surgery and in private practice, so she is familiar with different ways people access help.

She grew up in Sweden and has lived for many years abroad, including long periods in Zurich and the UK. This background informs a flexible, down-to-earth style that suits people from varied backgrounds. Sessions aim to feel straightforward rather than technical or overloaded with jargon.

In sessions she asks simple questions and helps people talk through what matters most. She focuses on practical steps as well as on understanding painful patterns and emotions. The work will often include building everyday coping skills and noticing what already helps you get through tough times.

Åse encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. She emphasises collaboration - you set the pace and the goals. If you want a therapist who listens closely and helps you find manageable ways forward, she may be a good fit.

How therapeutic approaches can work online

Åse uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and building practical coping skills. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and learn small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and low mood; this is useful for worries, stress and mild depressive symptoms. Another approach focuses on grief, loss and separation by allowing space to tell your story, explore emotions and create routines that support day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your priorities and try small methods first to see what helps. Together you decide which techniques fit your goals and you revisit the plan if it needs adjusting.

If you are considering online work, please check the therapist's current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make regular contact easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and let people join from wherever they are based in the UK. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or sessions without video when bandwidth or comfort is an issue. Registered or accredited professionals offer online work to make therapy more accessible while keeping the focus on practical progress.