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- Client‑centred listening
- Mindfulness practice
- Gesture-based method
About Graham
Graham Kennish is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years' experience who helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self‑esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, career matters and depression.
He uses a brief, gesture-based method alongside client-centred and mindfulness approaches. Sessions aim to show within two or three meetings whether the method helps. Clients learn specific gestures to reduce tension and interrupt old reactive patterns, then practise those gestures between sessions as needed.
Graham teaches each gesture in session and explains how to make them part of everyday life. The early focus is on simple actions that calm the body and clear the mind. If the first session does not feel useful, he recommends moving on without committing to a long course of therapy.
Over the last nine years he has worked specifically with this gesture-focused method, while drawing on client-centred listening and mindfulness practices. He offers continued support after the initial sessions for people who want it, or a short course and then independent practice.
The practical aim is to help people regain a sense of calm and control. Sessions are described as brief and direct so people spend less time in therapy overall if the approach proves helpful.
Clients are invited to try the method and assess its fit quickly, with Graham adjusting support according to each person’s response and preference.
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How his approaches are used in online sessions
Graham combines client‑centred listening with mindfulness and a gesture-based method. Client‑centred therapy involves open listening and reflecting what a person says, which helps them clarify their own thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve focus. The gesture-based method teaches short physical actions intended to interrupt automatic reactions and ease tension.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to test methods and decide what suits their needs and preferences. Early sessions are used to see how the gesture practice and mindfulness fit, and to adjust the plan together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit short, focused meetings into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins without travel, or let people practise guided gestures and mindfulness from familiar surroundings. Many people find this helps them build new habits between sessions while keeping contact with a registered professional.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, anger, self‑esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, career matters and depression.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a gesture-based method alongside client‑centred and mindfulness approaches. The work is practical and focused on learning actions that reduce tension.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of overall experience and has used the gesture-focused method for the last nine years.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific pricing depends on where the client is based.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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