- Integrative approach
- Trauma and loss
- Stress and anxiety
About Penelope
Penelope 'Penny' Grigg is a BACP counsellor who offers a warm, person-focused approach to therapy. She presents herself plainly and aims to make sessions steady and clear. Penny draws on a mix of therapeutic styles to help people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck.
Penny has practised since 2015 and brings nine years of clinical experience. She has worked a great deal with addiction, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, abuse and coercive control, and with people who have experienced abandonment, neglect and loss. Her work also addresses concerns such as stress, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Her approach is integrative. That means she uses ideas from several methods to suit the person in front of her rather than one fixed model. Sessions look at past experiences, current patterns and future goals so people can spot what gets in the way and try new ways of coping.
Penny follows the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and maintains professional insurance and ongoing clinical supervision. She aims to be open about boundaries and to work honestly with each person.
People who want straightforward, relational counselling often choose her practice. She focuses on building a steady therapeutic relationship, helping people find clarity and a calmer way to manage their thoughts and feelings.
How therapy approaches fit into online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the persons experience and aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where someone can explore feelings and decisions. It helps with low mood, uncertainty and relationship concerns by putting the persons perspective at the centre of the work.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical ways to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.
Existential Therapy encourages people to reflect on life choices, meaning and responsibility. It can help when someone is facing big life changes, feelings of emptiness or questions about purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and will adapt methods collaboratively rather than using one fixed model. This means the person and therapist make decisions together about what to try and when to change course.
For practical online arrangements, please confirm the session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can help plan sessions so they fit around work, caregiving and day-to-day life without promising a particular format.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Penny commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief and relationship issues among other concerns.
What is Penny's therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and client-centred, using a mix of methods to focus on each persons needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Penny has practised since 2015, giving her nine years of experience in counselling work.
What professional credentials and location apply?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Penny?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.