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Åse Greenacre, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 16 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, German, Swedish
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Åse Greenacre offers calm, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions. She makes space for honest conversation and helps clients name what is hard. Åse speaks English, German and Swedish, and brings 16 years of UK practice to each session.

She draws on experience from both the NHS and independent practice to respond to practical problems. That background means she is used to short-term and longer-term work depending on what a person needs.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on everyday struggles like sleep, eating, anger and coping with grief or separation. Åse approaches therapy as a partnership. She listens first, then helps people spot strengths and small steps that feel doable.

Expect clear talk, practical options and steady encouragement rather than jargon or abstract theory. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, career challenges and mood changes such as depression and bipolar symptoms. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, ADHD and feelings of isolation.

People often come wanting help with communication, control issues, forgiveness or feelings of emptiness and guilt. Åse helps them work through those themes with attention to personal history and current pressures. The focus is on what will help now and next.

Therapy is offered via video, phone, live chat or text messaging so sessions can fit around work and family life. When someone is ready to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Åse uses well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on helping people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One approach involves structured techniques to reduce anxiety and stress through practical exercises and clearer thinking. This helps when worry or overwhelm gets in the way of daily life.

Another common method concentrates on identifying unhelpful patterns in relationships and behaviour, and then trying different, small behavioural changes. That can be useful for issues like communication problems, impulsivity, anger and relationship strain. Both approaches aim to be hands-on and goal-oriented rather than just talking about feelings.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Åse will work together with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative approach means plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers a lot of practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion when being on camera helps connection. Phone sessions can be a quieter option or easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing things out. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and busy lives while keeping the same therapeutic focus.

What kinds of problems can Åse help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship strain, grief, trauma and issues around eating or sleeping.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening first and then suggesting manageable steps. Sessions aim to be plainspoken and aimed at real-life changes rather than theory.

How long has she practised?

Åse has 16 years of professional experience working in the UK, including time in the NHS and in independent practice.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, German and Swedish.

Can people outside the UK access her services?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do fees and starting therapy work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Experience: 16 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, German, Swedish

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Åse Greenacre, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety