Catherine Grimley

Do you feel like your body, mental or physical health has changed, and you no longer feel quite like yourself? If health changes, a new diagnosis, or age-related changes such as perimenopause or menopause are leaving you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, therapy can help you regain control, rebuild your confidence, and find peace of mind again.

Are you lying awake at night worrying about your health? Do you feel frustrated that you can no longer manage things the way you used to, even though you’re trying to keep up a brave face? Are you feeling a loss of identity, struggling with low confidence, or carrying a constant underlying sense of anxiety even when everything looks "fine" on the outside?

Taking time for yourself when you’re already exhausted or managing health issues can feel like another burden. I offer flexible sessions, both online nationwide and in-person across South Birmingham and Solihull, so you can access therapy in the way that best fits your schedule and energy levels.

Therapy can help you navigate health transitions and feel like yourself again by:

• Exploring your feelings around health and body changes in a warm, confidential space so that you can process uncertainty, grief, or frustration without fear of judgement.
• Understanding the psychological impact of physical symptoms and hormonal shifts so that you can develop practical coping strategies and manage anxiety effectively.
• Reframing your identity and setting gentle, supportive boundaries so that you can rebuild self-esteem, protect your energy, and make choices that support your current well-being

I focus on this area because I know how isolating it feels when your physical health or body changes unexpectedly, yet the world expects you to just keep coping.

After spending years in academic health psychology research focusing on how people adapt to illness and uncertainty, I saw how deeply our physical well-being impacts our emotional life. I trained as an integrative therapist to bridge that gap, combining research-backed insights with compassionate, practical support. As a Chartered Psychologist (PhD) and BACP registered counsellor, I draw on person-centred therapy, CBT, psychodynamic insights, and specialized menopause wellness training. I’ve helped clients move through the anxiety and identity shifts of health changes to rebuild a sense of calm, confidence, and purpose. I would love to support you, too.

Previous clients dealing with health shifts and perimenopause have shared that therapy helped them stop feeling so alone in what they were experiencing. They reported feeling calmer, gaining a clearer understanding of their emotional and physical needs, and feeling empowered to rebuild their confidence and move forward with their lives.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, but you don't have to work through this on your own. Please get in touch to book a brief, informal introductory call where we can discuss what you're experiencing, explore whether in-person or online sessions suit you best, and see if working together feels like the right fit. I look forward to hearing from you.

I offer sessions of 50 minutes

I offer both online (telephone or video) and in-person therapy sessions.