Grainne James

I am available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning.

You may be suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues or just feeling low or sad. My role is to work alongside you as you come to terms with all aspects of your life, uncover your potential and find what is of purpose, meaning and value to you.

I am a highly trained psychologist, counsellor, coach, supervisor and group facilitator.   I am passionate about providing a psychotherapeutic space that enables individuals to begin their inner journey.

As a practitioner I work with clients as they focus on their life as a whole, to consider their past and present experiences and to include their future potential. I also seek to inspire self-reflection, encourage commitment to positive action and promote implementation of concepts, plans and ideas.

How counselling can help

Talking with a professional, who is not directly involved in your day to day life, gives you an opportunity to begin to explore challenging issues and obtain coping strategies for the future.

Some people need support in dealing with difficult emotional symptoms like stress or anxiety whilst others need support to get through a difficult time in their life. Some may feel unfulfilled in their relationships and struggle to find purpose. Others may be suffering as a result of loss or serious illness.

These turbulent times can create a period of uncertainty and isolation and counselling can provide a safe and confidential space to begin to develop greater self awareness, find meaningful activity and include positive relationships in your life.

I offer face to face sessions at my practice in central Bedford.  Parking is available in Lurke Street carpark.  I also offer online counselling via a confidential video conferencing platform called Whereby. 

What to expect on your first session

On your first session I will ask you some questions about your life as a whole. What it is that brings you to counselling at this particular time in your life and how you will know if counselling is helping you. This first sessions gives us both an opportunity to see if we will work well together. My sessions are for 50 minutes.

I am trained as a Psychosynthesis Psychologist and I work as an independent Counsellor, Coach and Supervisor.  As an integrative supervisor I work with therapists and healthcare professional to help enhance their practice through good practice, education and ensuring client/therapist safety.  

Supervision is provided either online or face to face.  I see my supervisees for 1.5 hrs per month or as agreed.