Grace Symphony, BACP
Humanistic counsellor with clinical insight
- Person-centred and Gestalt
- Transactional analysis tools
- Pharmacist experience 40 years
About Grace Symphony
Grace Symphony is a humanistic counsellor who offers a warm, accepting approach to therapy and supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and life changes. She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which indicates professional membership and adherence to recognised standards of practice. Grace works from a person-centred foundation and integrates other models such as transactional analysis to explore how early life experiences shape current thinking, along with Gestalt techniques to focus on present-moment awareness and areas where a client may feel stuck.
Her practice emphasises each person as a unique individual and encourages self-discovery, agency, and personal growth rather than concentrating only on symptoms. Grace also brings extensive multicultural experience gained from emigrating to live and work in Africa for 20 years before returning to the United Kingdom, and she values cultural sensitivity in therapeutic work.
Before training as a counsellor she spent 40 years working as a pharmacist in a range of settings, including roles with a focus on psychiatry, trauma, and mental health. While she recognises that medication can play an important role, she also believes many people benefit from an affordable, quickly accessible place to talk. Grace is currently accepting clients and aims to work collaboratively to support healing, wholeness, and greater wellbeing.
Her practice emphasises each person as a unique individual and encourages self-discovery, agency, and personal growth rather than concentrating only on symptoms. Grace also brings extensive multicultural experience gained from emigrating to live and work in Africa for 20 years before returning to the United Kingdom, and she values cultural sensitivity in therapeutic work.
Before training as a counsellor she spent 40 years working as a pharmacist in a range of settings, including roles with a focus on psychiatry, trauma, and mental health. While she recognises that medication can play an important role, she also believes many people benefit from an affordable, quickly accessible place to talk. Grace is currently accepting clients and aims to work collaboratively to support healing, wholeness, and greater wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Grace Symphony have?
Grace Symphony has four years of experience as a practising therapist.
Is Grace Symphony a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Grace Symphony provide therapy?
Grace provides therapy in English.
Where is Grace Symphony located?
Grace is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Grace Symphony as my therapist?
You can work with Grace through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Grace Symphony work with international clients?
Grace does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Grace Symphony cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and availability, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Grace combines person-centred therapy with additional techniques to meet each client's needs. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people access their own resources for change - it is often helpful for stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Gestalt work encourages attention to the present moment and awareness of patterns that keep someone stuck, which can be useful for addressing relational issues and emotional blocks. Transactional analysis offers practical tools for understanding communication styles and how early relationships influence current behaviour, supporting work on attachment, abandonment, and longstanding interpersonal patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Grace works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts methods as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their own treatment.
Online therapy with Grace is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to support. These options make it possible to arrange sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility needs and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not convenient. Registered professionals can use these formats effectively to deliver talk-based therapies and practical interventions across a range of concerns.