Bethany Gribbon , BACP

Bethany Gribbon places the client-counsellor relationship at the heart of therapeutic work, believing a strong connection supports meaningful change. Bethany is a person-centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Membership of the BACP indicates adherence to its Ethical Framework, regular supervision, and an ongoing commitment to professional development.

Bethany’s practice is grounded in the core values of person-centred counselling, which means the client is central to each session and offered a welcoming space to explore any topic. Bethany adapts the approach to fit each individual, sometimes exploring alternative ways of thinking, offering tentative hypotheses, and using gentle challenges to encourage inward reflection when appropriate. The therapeutic stance is non-judgemental and empathetic, with collaborative exploration of feelings, beliefs, and behaviours to support increased self-awareness and autonomy.

Over the years Bethany has worked with a diverse range of people across age groups, from teenagers through to post-retirement, and from varied cultural, ethnic, gender, and sexual backgrounds. Bethany has supported clients dealing with depression, anxiety and panic attacks, health concerns, grief, domestic abuse, rape, historical childhood trauma, family issues, relationship difficulties and life changes, and has worked with LGBTQI+ clients around sexuality, gender identity and self-worth. Bethany aims to help people take away as much as possible from counselling and will signpost to other services when that feels most appropriate.

Client-Centered Care and Online Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental space where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach emphasises empathy, unconditional positive regard, and active listening so clients can explore feelings and values at their own pace; it is often helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship concerns, anxiety, and life transitions.

Alongside a core person-centred stance, Bethany adapts the process to each individual by offering exploratory reflections and, when appropriate, tentative challenges to unhelpful patterns of thinking. This tailored style supports clients who are navigating trauma, grief, identity questions, or complex relationship dynamics by promoting self-awareness and personal autonomy.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and is decided collaboratively. Bethany will work with clients and with other licensed professionals as needed to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges can be handled via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, caregiving, or other commitments while maintaining continuity of care.