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Penelope 'Penny' Grigg, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

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Penelope 'Penny' Grigg uses a client-centred approach to help people find clearer ways to move forward. She combines practical strategies with careful listening to make sessions feel down-to-earth. Penny aims to create a calm space where a person can talk about what matters most to them.

She has nine years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Penny works online using conversation and structured tools.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on narrative methods to help people reframe difficult stories. Penny also uses mindfulness to teach simple ways to reduce stress and to steady attention in tense moments. Her approach is client-centred, which means sessions focus on the person’s priorities and pace rather than on a fixed agenda.

She adapts techniques to suit different problems and preferences. She has supported people through anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges linked to neurodiversity. Additional areas she addresses include attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Penny works with short- and longer-term goals, and she uses a mix of practical exercises, reflective conversation, and coping strategies to help people manage stress and cope with life changes.

Online approaches that focus on practical change

Client-Centred Therapy is about listening and responding to what the person needs. The therapist follows the person's pace and helps them explore feelings and choices without pressure. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches are useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and problems with sleep or eating.

Penny will work with each person to decide which approach fits best. Finding the right way of working is a shared process. She will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the approach so it matches practical needs and personal preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, reflection between sessions, or when writing helps to organise thoughts. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family, or other commitments.
What sorts of problems does she help with?
Penny supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar difficulties. She also helps with trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and eating or sleeping issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, mixing talking therapy with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and narrative work. Mindfulness exercises are used to reduce stress in the moment.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with people affected by anxiety, trauma, addiction and neurodiversity-related challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill in a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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