Bethany Gribbon

Bethany Gribbon is a person-centred counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and relationship concerns. They also help with self-esteem, grief, trauma and issues linked to gender and sexuality. Bethany aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space so clients can talk about what matters to them. Bethany is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which means they work within the BACP Ethical Framework and take part in regular supervision and ongoing development. They have six years of experience and have worked with people from many backgrounds and age ranges. The approach is straightforward and centred on the person seeking help. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and gently challenging patterns of thinking when helpful. Bethany tailors the way they work to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Practical issues are part of the process. Bethany can signpost to other services if something else would be more helpful. The aim is to build self-awareness and stronger decision-making so people leave feeling more able to cope with life changes. People are welcome to raise any topic in sessions, including complex or sensitive areas such as sexual identity, kink and non-traditional relationship styles. The emphasis remains on support, respect and working together to find helpful ways forward.

How person-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and placing the person at the heart of the work. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings about stress, anxiety, anger, sexuality or life changes without being judged. The counsellor reflects what is said and supports the person to find their own conclusions and next steps. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what methods suit the client's needs and goals. Together they will check how sessions feel and adapt the way they work so it fits the person’s preferences. Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow people to meet from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or be chosen because being on camera is not required. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who use person-centred methods, often find that remote sessions help people maintain regular contact and keep momentum between appointments.