Penelope 'Penny' Grigg , BACP

Penelope "Penny" Grigg is a counsellor who combines several therapeutic traditions to create a personalised, nonjudgemental approach for each person she works with. As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - she works to the BACP ethical framework, holds professional insurance, and engages in clinical supervision to support high standards of practice.

Penny has practised integrative therapy since 2015, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred methods, Polyvagal and somatic theory, and humanistic relational approaches. This blend allows her to tailor sessions to the needs of individuals dealing with addiction, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, experiences of abuse and coercive control, abandonment, neglect or loss, and autistic clients.

She attends to the whole person - exploring how thoughts, feelings and relationships link across past, present and future - and uses the therapeutic relationship as the primary space for change. Penny aims to help clients gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and create breathing room in their lives through open, honest communication and agreed boundaries. Her practice is offered both online and face to face, with a focus on making therapy accessible and relevant to each client.

Approaches and online support for practical change

Penelope draws on Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients are heard and guided at their own pace. This approach focuses on the individual's experience and supports issues such as self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating major life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addictive behaviours. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside other approaches to help clients build present-moment awareness and reduce stress through simple attention and breathing practices.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Penelope works with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and life context and will adapt methods over time so that therapy fits the person's needs. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to offer the best match for each situation.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer remote sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy into everyday life.