Mandy Greaves
BACP
Calm, practical support for strong emotions
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- Integrative counsellor
- BACP member
- Five years' experience
About Mandy
She trained to a Ba (Hons) degree level and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Mandy is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and follows their code of practice while receiving regular clinical supervision. Her work is described as integrative, which means she draws on ideas from several counselling models to meet individual needs.
In a typical session Mandy helps people talk through stuck patterns, intense reactions and persistent negative thoughts. She aims to unpack upsetting feelings and find concrete ways to cope better day to day. Conversations can include practical skills, problem solving and slower reflective work depending on what suits the person.
Mandy often supports people dealing with grief, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and ADHD-related difficulties. Anger and coping with life changes are also named areas she addresses. The focus is on helping people notice what keeps problems going and then learning new ways to respond.
Her approach is collaborative and down to earth. Mandy will work with each person to build a simple, realistic plan and reassess it as things change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Mandy uses evidence-based approaches online
Mandy describes her work as integrative, so she blends methods to suit each person. Two commonly used evidence-based approaches she draws on are brief practical skills work and reflective exploratory work. Practical skills work focuses on teaching straightforward techniques to calm intense reactions and manage anger in the moment. Reflective exploratory work helps people make sense of patterns from past events and how those patterns affect current relationships and distress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mandy will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, needs and preferences. She reassesses what works as therapy progresses and adjusts the plan together with the person in regular conversation.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and let people join from a familiar routine. It can also allow briefer check-ins when full sessions are harder to schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tools and exercises for remote work so progress remains focused and practical.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 377983
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Frequently asked questions
What difficulties does Mandy help with?
Mandy supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. She also helps with grief, relationship worries, depression, addictions, trauma and ADHD-related challenges.
What is Mandy's style in sessions?
Her style is empathic and non-judgemental with a practical focus. Sessions combine conversation, reflective work and simple skills to help people manage strong emotions.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are on record?
Mandy holds a Ba (Hons) degree and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, working in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients access sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Mandy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.