Very helpful kind and compassionate
Brendan Grufferty , BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Brendan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Brendan. View 10 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
Excellent advice
More about Brendan
- 12 years' experience
- Male
- BACP
I am a BACP registered and accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist practicing for over 12 years predominantly as a Schools Based Counsellor and NHS contract service provision. I am an integrative therapist practicing across a number of Counselling approaches including client centred or person centered counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and attachment theory. This makes me adaptable and flexible in my approach. I begin all my work and practice with a person centred approach with the focus on the relationship between therapist and client building trust and relationship which facilitates change.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Communication problems
Control issues
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Self-harm
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 150254 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Brendan Grufferty
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Very helpful kind and compassionate
Excellent advice
Brendan is an incredible, patient, gentle human being who will greet you with his kindness, knowledge, and empathic presence. What a wonderful therapist!
An absolute pleasure to have such a therapist! As a young person, he really listens and understands and tries to better adapt the conversation to family specific circumstances. In the very few sessions I have had so far, Brendan has really helped calm down a lot of my worries and given me unimaginable strengths. Many thanks to Better help for shining the light on such amazing hero’s!
I’m so appreciative to have Brendan by my side on my mental heathy journey. His very human approach has been tremendously helpful, and I’m feeling the benefits of his contribution even just after a couple of sessions. I recommend wholeheartedly Brendan as a therapist.
Since starting I have felt heard and understood, I have also felt lucky that I have paired with a therapist who can relate to me also, this makes our sessions resonate and I also feel afterward that I have something to integrate and apply. I didnt know what to expect when signing up, all I knew was I needed some help, I'm already feeling so much more at ease with myself and feeling confident about the future.
Great help and loving the experience so far
A great professional and a very nice person, highly recommended!
Brendan is a very good therapist, he understands all issues/feelings and help very well. I totally recommend Brendan
Finding a therapist is a difficult thing to do. Because the relationship depends on so many affecting factor. Brendan has been a brilliant fit for me, with his wonderfully empathic disposition. His calm, non-judgemental understanding means he can offer insight from a fresh perspective, which can be very helpful when you are consumed by internalised cyclical thought patterns. He shows genuine concern and sympathy for your situation, and approaches his work in an explorative way with no expectations or forced goals. There is no pressure, yet we still make headway with his helpful observations and methods of application. I would happily recommend Brendan to anyone experiencing mental health difficulty. He will listen, assess, and help you come to your own realisations. An impressive skill in a therapist.
Frequently asked questions
Does Brendan Grufferty offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Brendan Grufferty works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Brendan Grufferty speak?
Brendan Grufferty speaks English.
How many years of experience does Brendan Grufferty have?
Brendan Grufferty has 12 years of experience.
Where is Brendan Grufferty licensed to practice?
Brendan Grufferty is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Brendan Grufferty accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Brendan Grufferty does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Brendan Grufferty offer?
Brendan Grufferty offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Brendan Grufferty ?
Brendan Grufferty can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Brendan Grufferty ?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.