Åse Greenacre, BACP

Åse Greenacre is a counsellor who focuses on helping people navigate life’s hard changes. She speaks English, German and Swedish and brings a calm, straightforward way of working. Åse aims to create a space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures and relationship strains without feeling judged.

She trained and practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, with 16 years of professional experience in mental health settings. Her background includes NHS work at a GP surgery and years in private practice. Åse has also lived and worked abroad, which shapes her awareness of life transitions and cultural differences.

In sessions she listens for strengths and practical steps that fit each person’s life. She encourages people to notice what already helps them and to build on those abilities. Many clients come with worries about self-esteem, grief, trauma, or big life changes, and Åse supports them in finding manageable ways forward.

Her approach balances straightforward conversation with problem-solving. She talks things through with clients, helps set clear small goals, and checks progress together. Åse expects the work to be collaborative and paced to individual needs.

Taking the first step can feel difficult, and she acknowledges that. Åse invites people to share their story and to explore changes at a pace that feels right for them.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Åse draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on communication and practical coping. One common method she uses centres on talking through current problems and creating small, manageable goals; this helps with stress, low mood and motivation by breaking issues into steps. Another frequently used approach emphasises building on existing strengths and resources, helping people notice what already helps them and applying those patterns to new challenges such as grief or relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Åse collaborates with each person to decide which ways of working feel most helpful. She checks in about progress and adjusts methods according to the client's needs, goals and preferences so the plan remains practical and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or let someone choose audio over video when that suits them better. Many people find online sessions help them keep consistency with appointments and bring therapy into everyday routines.