Anna Grace-Jacobs
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About me
Hello and welcome to my profile.
I offer psychotherapy & counselling based on over 35 years experience in many different fields, especially in the arenas of trauma, transitions, inner child work, anxieties and neurodivergence. I specialise in supporting those who identify as highly sensitive, or highly creative and offer body based expertise alongside relational therapy.
I can offer both short term and long term support, each person is unique and we can explore together what suits you. I occasionally have a waiting list so please be patient. Thankyou.
I currently work mostly online, which works equally as well as in person for most clients. There may be some in person slots free. My intention is to welcome you home to yourself! My aim is to integrate the tools I offer in a transformational way, to enable you to feel more authentic, happy, fulfilled and ready to face life with hope.
Most clients will say my style is enabling, empowering, transformational and gentle, while also being deep enough to effect lasting change. If you are seeking a shake up of your life, or in a transition which is bringing up challenge and trauma, or you know there are aspects of your life ready to be faced and released, contact me for a first meeting.
I am a body therapist( the use of our body sense to release a history of trauma is now well understood), using the creative arts ( as a past play and arts therapist, using mediums such as drawing, art, visualisation, sandtray), relational therapy ( it is the relationship between us which is the glue that holds all therapy together), and the soul/shamanic aspects for all who wish this. I now link therapy and shamanism to offer mind, body and spirit support when needed.
I am available for adults, with past history as therapist for children, young people and families. Clients often find me when on a particular path of transition and change, ready to face the deeper wounds of life and awaken to a greater sense of fulfilment.
I can also be consultant for parents who are struggling with child issues or family issues, though I do not offer couples therapy.
Issues I am highly experienced with - anxiety and depression; trauma such as abuse survivors, narcissism, bereavement, family breakdown; creative blocks; climate anxiety; transitions such as separation/divorce; neuro-diversity/ADHD issues; inner child explorations; and general lack of fulfilment.
I have particular expertise in : Bereavement, cancer care and loss as a previous co-ordinator and pioneer of services for children and families: Traumas such as those in the care system and abuse survivors : Complex attachment needs: Inner child work and supporting complex family histories : Eco- anxiety and climate crises responses.
Its a tough time for many of us right now, so I appreciate that therapy and the deeper work of healing can feel vital yet scary. Reaching out for therapy may be a daunting prospect. I invite you to take your time, read my profile and website, and take care in choosing your therapist. I offer an introductory meeting, to help you decide.
I am informed by person-centred theory, Jungian psychology, transpersonal psychology, attachment theory, family systems theory, creative arts therapy, body-centred psychotherapy, mindfulness, ecotherapy, and shamanism.
I am an experienced group facilitator and trainer , and offer regular training to qualified and experienced therapists and other professionals. I am also a busy supervisor for other therapists.
Please feel free to contact me and I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified, registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP). I am also a past fully qualified registered Member, now retired, and Approved Supervisor for the British Association of Play Therapists. I am registered with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) I am a fully qualified creative arts supervisor for adult and child therapists.
Qualifications: Dip Counselling, Dip Supervision, Cert TEAA ( Application of the Arts), M.A. Play Therapy.
Training in: Sandtray Therapy; Dream Therapy; Transpersonal Therapy; Solution focused Counselling; Family Systems Therapy; Attachment Theory; Constellations Therapy; Embodiment Therapy; Mindfulness; Shamanic/Ecotherapy.
Experience over 35 years:
Children's & Families Therapy - Adoption and fostering, attachment needs, bereavement and palliative care, abuse survivors, self harm, suicide, divorce and separation, self esteem issues, bullying, depression, various disabilities, serious traumas. Previous specialist in bereavement and cancer care.
Adult Therapy - Adoption and fostering, relationship issues, bereavement and palliative care, abuse survivors, separation and divorce, life transitions, ánxiety and depression, confidence and self esteem issues, addictions, trauma related issues, and therapy for growth and potential.
Pioneer in Children & Young People's Services within CancerCare and Palliative Care, within schools and within Sexual Abuse Survivor Services.
Extra training and experience - I have facilitated many groups and offered training to professionals such as health and education sectors over twenty years.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
The British Association of Play Therapists was founded in 1992 by a group of now respected practitioners who introduced and pioneered Play Therapy within Britain. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Issues related to Inner Child Work
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £75.00
Additional information
My Normal Fee: £75
I have a few concessionary places and offer a special rate for advance block payments.
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When I work
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I am available mainly online, via Zoom. I am gradually opening up for more in person work.
Contact me for the latest information of availability.
Further information
I welcome approaches from anyone who is interested in personal growth as part of the conscious awakening movements in men and women. Sometimes therapy can simply be a place to explore growth with no known trauma or issue. Sometimes it is time to open the door to potential. Or a transition leads to a change of perspective. Contact me if this is your interest. I can offer coaching/counselling in this area.
