Penelope 'Penny' Grigg, BACP

Integrative therapist for trauma and relationships

Person-centred focus
Trauma and addiction
Online and face-to-face

About Penelope 'Penny' Grigg

Penelope 'Penny' Grigg is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She holds professional insurance, works to the BACP ethical framework, and maintains regular clinical supervision as part of her professional practice.

Penny has practised Integrative Therapy since 2015 and brings nine years of experience to her work. Her approach blends several methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis (T.A.), Person Centred therapy, Polyvagal and somatic-informed ideas, and humanistic relational techniques. This integration allows her to tailor the therapeutic process to each person rather than follow a single model.

She has extensive experience supporting people with addiction, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, experiences of abuse and coercive control, abandonment, neglect and loss, and those on the autism spectrum. Penny aims to work with the whole person by exploring how past, present and future experiences influence thinking and feeling, and by using the therapeutic relationship to create space for greater clarity and ease.

Penny offers counselling both online and face-to-face, providing an environment that emphasises openness, clear boundaries, and honest communication throughout the work.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Penelope 'Penny' Grigg have?

Penelope 'Penny' Grigg has nine years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is Penelope 'Penny' Grigg a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She also holds professional insurance, works to the BACP ethical framework, and maintains clinical supervision.

In which languages does Penelope 'Penny' Grigg provide therapy?

Penelope 'Penny' Grigg provides therapy in English.

Where is Penelope 'Penny' Grigg located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Penelope 'Penny' Grigg as my therapist?

You can work with Penelope 'Penny' Grigg through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Penelope 'Penny' Grigg work with international clients?

Penelope 'Penny' Grigg does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Penelope 'Penny' Grigg cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Penelope uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients are heard and supported. This approach focuses on the individual's experience and helps with issues like self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions by reinforcing self-understanding and self-compassion.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that explores links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress and unhelpful patterns by developing new ways of thinking and coping.

Mindfulness-based ideas are woven into her work to help people build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These techniques can complement other approaches when dealing with anxiety, trauma symptoms and emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Penny works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts the work over time as circumstances and priorities change.

Online therapy with Penny can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and levels of comfort. These options make it easier to access support from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.

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