Deborah Grace

I live and work in Manchester and can offer face-to-face appointments.  If you prefer, I also offer online sessions, so you can access therapy from the comfort of your own home.  I am available most weekdays, evenings and Saturday mornings.

My aim is to to create a safe, confidential space where you can feel heard.  Whether you're navigating loss, feeling overwhelmed, or simply sensing that something in your life needs to shift, therapy can be a gentle and empowering place to begin.  

My practice is trauma-informed, which means we move at your pace, with safety and compassion at the centre of our work.  I welcome adults from all backgrounds.  Whether you're looking for support with a specific challenge or simply seeking space for growth and reflection, I am here to walk beside you.

I work primarily with Transactional Analysis (TA), a compassionate approach that helps us to understand how we think, feel and relate to others.  Together, we explore your patterns, beliefs and emotional world with curiosity rather than judgment.

I also work in an integrative way, blending different therapeutic approaches to suit your needs.  No two people are the same, and therapy shouldn't be either.  Together, we'll find what works best for you.

Clients have described my style as warm, relational and gently encouraging.  My role is to offer a space where you can explore what's difficult while discovering new strengths, insights and possibilities.  Whether your struggles feel recent or long-standing, we'll explore them together, always working towards great emotional ease and self-awareness.

Your first step is a free 15-minute phone consultation, where we can talk about what's bringing you to therapy.  It's a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work and to see whether we're a good fit.  There's no pressure.

Our first full (50-minute) session will be an intake session which is mainly a chance for me to get to know you and to understand more about your concerns.  I'll ask you some questions about your background, what you're experiencing now and what you hope to gain from therapy. The focus will be on building an understanding of your needs so we can plan the best way to support you going forwards.  It's also a chance for you to get to know me and to experience how I work.