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Grace Symphony, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Grace Symphony uses a humanistic, person-centred approach that focuses on the whole person. She offers a calm space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. Grace is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings a warm, accepting manner to sessions.

Her work emphasises self-discovery and personal choice. She helps people notice patterns that come from early life and how those patterns affect today.

Background and approach

Grace draws on ideas from transactional analysis to map relationship dynamics and on Gestalt therapy to focus on the present moment. Grace spent two decades living and working in Africa before returning to the United Kingdom, so cultural sensitivity is important to her. She combines that outlook with previous clinical experience in pharmacy, including work in psychiatry and trauma settings.

She believes talking therapy can sit alongside medical care when needed, and that many people benefit from an affordable place to speak openly. Grace aims to help people feel less stuck, understand themselves better, and find practical ways to cope with life changes. Sessions are conversational and straightforward.

People can expect a supportive tone, gentle challenge when helpful, and collaboration on goals. Grace focuses on building trust first, then exploring the steps a person wants to take next.

How humanistic approaches work online

Grace often uses humanistic, person-centred work which focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. This approach helps with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem by centring the person's experience and priorities.

She also uses elements of transactional analysis to map relationship patterns and early life influences. These tools can make it easier to spot repeated dynamics and change unhelpful responses. Gestalt ideas are used to bring attention to the present moment and to what may be stopping someone moving forward in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together decide what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans may change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing thought processing between appointments. These options make it easier to work around work, family and travel commitments while keeping therapy consistent.

What concerns does Grace address in therapy

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, chronic illness and bereavement-related topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style

Grace uses a humanistic, person-centred foundation and draws on transactional analysis and Gestalt ideas. The work is collaborative, focused on self-discovery and the present moment.

What professional background does she have

She has four years of counselling experience and many years working as a pharmacist with clinical exposure to psychiatry and trauma. She also lived and worked in Africa for 20 years, which informs her practice.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold

Grace is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages and regions are supported

Sessions are offered in English. She does not take international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin working with her

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Grace Symphony, BACP

Background and approach

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Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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