Päivi Griffiths

Päivi Griffiths offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. She explains things simply and listens without judgment. Päivi encourages clients to use their own strengths to find clearer ways forward. She works in English, Finnish and Swedish and has six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Her approach is rooted in client-centred therapy, which puts the person's perspective at the centre of each session. That means conversations are led by what matters most to the client, while the counsellor reflects, asks questions and helps untangle difficult feelings. Sessions often focus on building self-understanding, improving communication and increasing confidence in decision-making.

Päivi has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and social phobia. She also helps with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, body image and divorce and separation. Her practice covers guilt, shame, isolation and finding life purpose as well.

She frames the work as a collaborative process. Clients can expect a steady, patient pace and encouragement to use small steps to test different ways of coping. Päivi emphasises practical tools alongside space to talk, so people leave sessions with clearer options to try between meetings.

People who prefer to discuss multicultural concerns or who speak Finnish or Swedish may find it easier to say what they need in those languages. To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire before arranging sessions.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's perspective and feelings. It involves the counsellor listening deeply, reflecting back what they hear, and helping the person make sense of their experiences. This approach can be useful for emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems and the effects of past trauma.

Using this way of working online still prioritises the individual's needs. The therapist and client decide together what to focus on and how fast to progress. That collaborative planning helps shape each session to match practical goals and personal preferences.

This profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins at break times and making it simpler to meet from different locations. It can also let people use sessions when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are the main practical considerations. Registered or accredited professionals can help you choose the best arrangement based on what you want to achieve.