Åse Greenacre, BACP

Åse Greenacre is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She grew up in Sweden and has lived and worked across Europe, bringing a broad cultural perspective to conversations. Åse listens without judgement and helps people name what is hardest for them so they can take practical next steps.

She has worked within the NHS at a GP surgery and in independent practice. That background means she is used to helping people who come with everyday problems like stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing life changes such as separation, bereavement and career shifts.

Åse works in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on the person’s story, their strengths, and small changes that can make a difference. She encourages clear goals and simple tools that fit into daily life rather than lengthy theory sessions.

Her experience includes supporting people with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and impulsivity. She also helps with parenting stresses, caregiver strain and relationship communication problems including jealousy.

Åse speaks English, German and Swedish, and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. To begin, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire so they can be matched and schedule sessions that suit their needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate into online work

Åse uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and strengths. One common approach she uses is goal-focused work that breaks larger problems into small, manageable steps so progress feels achievable and measurable. This helps with issues like anxiety, motivation and low self-esteem.

She also uses trauma-informed ways of working that pay attention to safety and pacing, helping people process difficult experiences at a speed that suits them. That approach can support people coping with past abuse, grief or relationship hurt. Both ways of working aim to be collaborative, with the person and counsellor deciding together which methods feel right.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Åse will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and adapt techniques accordingly. The focus is on trying methods and adjusting them rather than promising a single fixed path.

Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow sessions that suit quieter or shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which format would best fit practical life demands and therapeutic goals.