Penelope 'Penny' Grigg , BACP

Penelope 'Penny' Grigg is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) who combines clinical training with a strong commitment to professional standards. She holds professional insurance, works to the ethical framework of the BACP, and maintains clinical supervision as part of her ongoing practice to support safe and reflective care.

Penelope practices an integrative form of therapy, blending techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis, person-centred approaches, polyvagal and somatic theory, and humanistic relational work. This blend allows her to tailor sessions to each person, offering a non-judgemental and individualised counselling service delivered both online and face to face.

She has extensive experience supporting people with addiction, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, those who have experienced abuse or coercive control, and individuals managing abandonment, neglect, loss, and autism. Penelope works with the whole person - exploring past, present and future, and how thinking and feeling are experienced - to help create greater clarity and a space to breathe.

Her practice emphasises open, honest communication and clear boundaries, and she seeks to develop a therapeutic relationship that supports clients in making meaningful changes and finding practical ways to cope with life’s challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Penelope 'Penny' Grigg

Penelope works from an integrative base that includes client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy. Client-centred therapy focuses on empathetic, non-judgemental listening and supports self-exploration so individuals can clarify values and build self-understanding - it is often helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and life-change concerns.

CBT examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, offering practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can support stress management, emotional regulation, and coping with difficult sensations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Penelope collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as the work evolves so the client feels involved in treatment decisions.

Online sessions - via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care around busy schedules or geographic limits. These options offer flexibility and allow clients to work with licensed professionals and therapists in a way that suits their daily life while maintaining continuity of support.