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Graham Kennish, BACP

Short practical therapy for quick, steady relief

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About Graham

Graham Kennish meets people who want practical, short-term ways to feel calmer and more in control. He offers an approach designed so clients can see early results and decide if it suits them. Sessions aim to leave people with simple tools they can use between meetings.

Graham greets each person with warmth and straightforward guidance. Graham has practised for 14 years and brings a body-focused angle to conversations. He teaches gentle, intentional gestures that help shift tense reactions and reduce the hold of old habits.

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How Graham works

People learn a repeatable pattern to use when stress, anxiety or strong feelings arise. The work is short and focused. Many people notice changes after two or three sessions and then carry on practising at home.

Graham offers follow-up support as needed while encouraging independence and self-reliance. His background includes client-centred and mindfulness-based approaches. That means sessions are respectful of each person’s pace, and include present-moment awareness to calm the body and the mind.

Sessions combine talking with simple practical exercises. Graham helps with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, career worries and depression. He works with adults in English and accepts international clients.

Graham lists 2 ways of working on the entry:

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What Graham works with

The areas below are the ones Graham selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 14
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

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Online support options

How these approaches work online

Graham uses client-centred work to place each person’s needs first, giving them time to tell their story while the therapist listens without judgement. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around what matters to them. He also draws on mindfulness techniques to bring attention into the present moment and calm the body and mind. Mindfulness practices can reduce repeated anxious thinking and improve sleep, concentration and emotional balance. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Graham will work collaboratively to decide which techniques suit a person’s goals and preferences. Together they adjust pace, practice tasks and follow-up support so the work feels manageable and relevant. Online formats make this practical work easier to fit into life. Video calls let the therapist demonstrate gestures and observe how they feel in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, written reflections or gradual sharing when typing feels easier. Overall, online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility while keeping the focus on simple, repeatable practices that can be used between meetings to reduce reactivity and build confidence.

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Common questions

What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
The therapist helps with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, career worries and depression.
How would you describe the style of therapy?
The approach combines client-centred work with mindfulness ideas and practical body-based techniques. Sessions focus on understanding your experience and teaching simple gestures to change tense reactions.
How long has the therapist been practising?
He has 14 years of experience working with people using this method and related approaches.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
Graham holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and runs sessions with people in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

A practical next step

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