Therapy

MY APPROACH

I offer a safe, confidential and calming space, either in-person from my therapy room in Staffordshire or online via Zoom, where together we can gently and respectfully explore your difficulties and help you to work through them at a pace that feels right for you, keeping your wellbeing at heart throughout each and every step.

Depending on your hopes and needs, there are two bespoke pathways you can take when working with me. Each one is lovingly tailored to each individual, enabling a completely unique approach which meets you exactly where you are and serves you in the gentlest and most supportive of ways. At the bottom of this page, in the Frequently Asked Questions section, you will find all of the information about my work including what sessions will involve, how to know if we are a good fit for each other, and how much sessions cost.

PATHWAY ONE

THERAPY

I take an Integrative, Somatic and Polyvagal-Informed approach to therapy. I specialise in supporting adults, teenagers and children to process and find ways to navigate trauma, depression, and grief — particularly following loss by suicide.

My therapy sessions offer a safe space to be heard, understood, and lovingly supported through the ebb and flow of life — and the many facets that make up the bittersweet essence of the human experience.

SHAPED BY lived EXPERIENCE
UNDERPINNED BY neuroscience

My approach is shaped by my own lived experience of depression, PTSD and complex grief, underpinned by neuroscience and several years of comprehensive, high-quality training and experience within my areas of specialism. I understand how messy, complex and multi-layered grief can be, and how at times, it can feel almost impossible to find solace from its heaviness. But, with love, grace and the right support it is possible. I am a deeply empathic person and truly care about each and every person that I have the honour of working with. The person-centred approach to therapy which I provide, offers those who seek my support a safe space to untangle and work through the difficulties they face and, at their own pace, find meaning in their life again.

KIND WORDS

  • Grace is truly incredible. Through her natural and simplistic approach to therapy, her help has truly changed my life for the better. Grace has a calming and trusting spirit which from the very beginning of working with her has encouraged me to conquer anxieties, and silence thoughts which had previously held me back for years. Through a personal and bespoke journey, each session felt structured yet relaxed and calming, allowing my mind to open up in a safe space to make changes for a better future. I cannot recommend Grace enough to anyone considering the dive into a self-discovery journey with her assistance.

    LEAH H

  • I truly struggle to put into words how much my therapeutic mentoring journey with Grace has truly transformed my life, for the better. It’s beyond words. Since I began my therapy journey with Grace, I have felt seen, heard and supported - through beautifully planned yet flexible sessions, that have genuinely help me to grow as a person and through difficulties that I had been experiencing for some time. The shift in my mind and body has been a big one, yet it’s felt natural and seamless.

    LILY C

  • Grace is the most beautiful soul inside and out. Every time I walk into a room where Grace is, peace follows and an opportunity to explore the world of tranquility and inner calm and meditative techniques begins.

    GILL CLARKE

  • Grace suffuses warmth, kindness and gentleness. Grace is extremely intuitive and creative – her session was thoughtful, embodied peacefulness, and fostered a sense of inner calm. I cannot recommend Grace enough.

    JOANNE H

  • I have attended Grace’s yoga for some time now and more recently have done some one-to-one therapy with her. I can honestly say I would highly recommend both. The therapy has been second to none. Grace’s knowledge is excellent. She really listened to what I needed and I learnt so much. Normal counselling has its place, but this was so much more beneficial in my opinion. Well worth the investment in myself.

    LEAH W

  • Grace, you are such a rare gem. A wise soul, we’re all so blessed to have you impart your ancient wisdom to us.

    SUSAN B

  • I can never really find the words after a session to thank you for the difference your sessions have made to my week/life! When I first came in October I was struggling with emotions, unresolved grief and was having some time off work… I remember finding (as I always do) such comfort and warmth during the session and so much emotion. Wednesday nights are something I truly treasure and look forward to — having this time and space for myself has allowed some calm to return to my life… I cannot thank you enough for that.

    JO B

PATHWAY TWO

THERAPEUTIC MENTORING

Therapeutic mentorship is for those seeking a longer-term container of support. It offers continued guidance which draws on a range of different disciplines to help you integrate and consolidate the therapeutic changes from therapy and carry these forward into your future to create a deeply meaningful and purposeful life.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below you will find a lot more information about me and the therapy services I offer which will hopefully help to answer any questions that you may have. However, if you do have any questions that aren’t answered here, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

ABOUT ME

  • You can find all of my trainings, qualifications and credentials here.

  • My areas of specialism are grief and loss, specifically loss by suicide, trauma resolution, eating disorders and addiction.

    However, I also support clients who are experiencing a range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, panic attacks and depression, fears and phobias, low self-esteem and/or self-confidence, or struggles with food, alcohol or other substances.

  • As a member of the NCH, QCHPA and CNHC, my practice is covered by very clear guidelines and ethics meaning that I am unfortunately unable to work with anyone who has ever received a diagnosis of Epilepsy or Psychosis (Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorder). I am also unable to work with you if you are already working with another therapist.

  • Yes, I am fully insured and DBS checked.

  • Choosing the right therapist for you is important and I do not take on everyone who approaches me. If you feel ready to seek support and are willing to commit to the process of therapy then we can begin your journey. I like to offer a complementary initial consultation via Zoom so that we can get to know one another, discuss your needs and see whether we are a good fit — and most importantly, put your mind at ease.

ABOUT MY APPROACH

  • As a QCH therapist, I offer Cognitive Hypnotherapy which is a modern, evidence-based approach to therapy rooted in Cognitive Therapy and Behavioural Therapy, with the addition of hypnosis. It draws on a range of different theories and therapeutic disciplines such as Positive Psychology, Neuroscience, Evolutionary Psychology, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Gestalt Therapy.

    Where appropriate, I will also weave in elements from my other professional disciplines including Yoga Therapy and Somatic (body-based) work, psychotherapy and CBT.

  • Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a modern, evidence-based approach to therapy which is rooted in Cognitive Therapy and Behavioural Therapy, with the addition of hypnosis. It draws on a range of different theories and therapeutic disciplines such as Positive Psychology, Neuroscience, Evolutionary Psychology, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Gestalt Therapy.

    It's this combination and influence of a range of techniques and disciplines that enables me to offer such a person-centred approach with each of my clients which helps them to create profound and long-lasting change in their lives.

  • Some people see the word “hypnotherapy” and have a vision of me waving a pocket watch in front of their eyes, or that I will make them lose control and get them to burst into bouts of spontaneous chicken impressions. Cognitive Hypnotherapy is absolutely NOT this. So if this is what you are seeking, then you are looking at the completely wrong website.

    During our sessions, you will be in full control at all times, and our sessions will be guided by you and only you. Cognitive Hypnotherapy is simply just a conversation between you and me. You will never, ever be made to speak about or do anything that you don’t feel safe or comfortable to. There may be times where I may ask if you feel comfortable closing your eyes so that you can listen to and focus on my voice to help you to find a state of deep relaxation and caIm, but at all times you will know where you are, what you are doing and you can open your eyes and talk whenever you want to. Cognitive Hypnotherapy helps you to relax and feel calm and comfortable. From this place of calm, we are more open to creating change and building new neural pathways and connections in the brain which will help you to consolidate and integrate the therapeutic change that we work to bring about in sessions.

  • Yes, research carried out using standard NHS measures shows that it's more effective than other psychological therapies.

    71% of clients with clinically significant anxiety and depression reported themselves recovered when treated with Cognitive Hypnotherapy, compared to 42% of people receiving other IAPT therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This research was published in a peer-reviewed article in September 2015 in the Mental Health Review Journal. You can read the detail about our research here and the full published paper here.

  • My Therapeutic Mentoring approach draws on the ancient wisdom rooted in the authentic knowledge and teachings of the Adi Nath Shiva Lineage, as well as other energetic and psychological modalities such as EFT and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

    This container of support offers the opportunity for deep self-inquiry and introspection, the invitation to peel away anything superficial, so that you can embark on a transformative journey of embodied evolution. A journey focused on shedding, learning, remembering and recalibrating, equipping you with a well of knowledge and tools for living a life of simplicity, purpose and resilience.

SESSIONS AND FEES

  • Sessions can either be held in-person in Staffordshire or online via Zoom. Online therapy has been shown to be equally as effective as in-person therapy.

  • Our very first session will last about 90 minutes. Subsequent sessions will last one hour.

  • It is completely individual. You may only need two or three sessions, or you may need several sessions over a period of months. However, on average, most people need between three to six sessions. Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a form of Brief Therapy, meaning that we work to resolve your difficulties in as few sessions as possible. However, we want to make sure that the changes we create remain permanent for you. We will have a conversation about the number of sessions that may work best or you in our complimentary call before we begin your therapy, however this is completely flexible and can change if you feel you need fewer or further sessions as our work together progresses.

  • Our first session offers the opportunity for you to tell me your story, what has lead you to therapy and what you would like to work on or where/how you feel I can be of most support. I'll ask you lots of gentle questions, mostly about what things are like for you right now and, most importantly, how and who you would like to be in the future following our time together. All of the questions I ask are completely optional and you will never be required to share any information that you don’t feel comfortable talking about. We will then being our actual therapy / change-work in your second session. Although, many people find that they feel better after the first session simply just from sharing and talking about things that they've perhaps not felt ready or comfortable speaking about before.

  • Following our first session, I will create a treatment plan that is completely bespoke to you and tailored to your unique needs. Our therapy work will begin in our second session and continue in subsequent sessions until you feel that our work is done. We generally spend a bit of time at the beginning of sessions speaking about how things have been for you since we last met and whether or not you have noticed any positive shifts following the work we have done in previous sessions. I work very fluidly when it comes to what each session involves — sometimes we follow the plan that I have lovingly and carefully planned out, but most of the time we go with the flow and talk about or work through an exercise that is most supportive where you are and what you feel you need in that particular moment. We will spend a bit of time towards the end of our session speaking about a practice or something that you can do in the time before our next session which will further support your process and build on the work that we have done in sessions together.

  • Each session costs £75 and we generally have a session every one to two weeks.

    I like to offer a complementary initial consultation via Zoom so that we can get to know one another, discuss your needs, cover any questions you may have, and most importantly, put your mind at ease.

  • I will invoice you the day before each session. Payment can be made either by bank transfer or PayPal.

BEGINNING YOUR THERAPY JOURNEY

If you feel ready to seek support for whatever it is that you are currently navigating, or would like to discuss in greater detail how I may be able to help you, then I offer a complimentary 30-minute call on Zoom. This is a chance for us to get to know one another and explore whether we may be a good fit to work together. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any other questions you may have. To schedule your complimentary call, please click the button below and complete the form.