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Ursula Grant

Ursula Grant

BACP United Kingdom

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Experienced client-centred counsellor focussed on practical change

  • gentle listening
  • practical tools
  • confidence building

About Ursula

Ursula Grant offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by life. She welcomes those struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain or grief and listens with patience. Her style aims to help people feel heard and valued while they work through practical problems and painful feelings.

Ursula blends a client-centred approach with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and brief solution-focused methods. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand repeating patterns. Sessions often include practising assertiveness and looking at simple ways to organise work and home life for less stress.

She has 35 years of experience that includes 12 years in the NHS and running a special needs school for 20 years. Ursula holds a Master of Science in Therapeutic Counselling and is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She also works as a qualified supervisor of counsellors.

People who come to Ursula often want clear, down-to-earth support they can use straight away. Conversations focus on what’s happening now and on small steps that make a difference. She helps people rebuild confidence and handle difficult emotions in everyday life.

Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details with the service. The approach is collaborative and adapted to each person’s needs and goals.

How Ursula blends approaches for online work

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people feel heard. It supports people who need space to talk, build self-worth and find their own solutions.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and manage low mood. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes.

Psychodynamic ideas help by noticing repeated relationship or emotional patterns that can make problems recur. This can be helpful when people want to understand why they react in certain ways.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to agree what feels most useful, adapting methods as goals change. That shared planning helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and reducing travel time. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it simpler to keep up regular appointments and try techniques between sessions without needing to be away from everyday responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues can I bring to therapy?

Ursula works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The work is client-centred with practical elements from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.

What is her professional background?

She has 35 years’ experience which includes 12 years working in the NHS and 20 years running a special needs school.

What credentials and location are listed?

Ursula holds an MSc in Therapeutic Counselling and is an accredited member of BACP. She practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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