Menopause • Sexuality • Relationship Break-up • Empty Nest • Caring for / Loss of Parent • Parenting
Chronic Health & Acute Health Challenges • Confidence & Anxiety • Life Path & Meaning • Fulfilment
Hello and welcome. I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years experience. I specialise in guiding all who identify as women to find their unique identity, to trust and accept themselves and to manage any difficult symptoms.
Many of my clients in life’s transitions are exploring their sexuality, finding their voice, experiencing the end of relationships. Midlife and menopause can provide a pause and a space to evaluate, to change direction, or to grieve the losses and lack of fulfilment.
I work with a focus on the client’s inner voice and inner oppression with an understanding of the social context and history that has led to this. Working in student wellbeing at Sheffield Hallam University has given me increased experience of and appreciation of working with neuro-diversity.
I aim to provide support to people who have experienced Minority Stress through race, sex, disability, gender or sexuality and if I can’t take you on as a client I hope some of my writing can support you or support another therapist to support you if your area of need is new to them.
Miriam (she/her) works just by this sculpture which represents the local steel industry. The abstract design of strength, support and containment appeals to her.
Website photos taken locally by Nelly Naylor Photography
I founded Blue Skies in 1990. I have offered individual sessions, couples and groups sessions, retreats, tutoring and training workshops in the UK and abroad. My approach is humanistic and transpersonal arising from extensive training and experience. Take a look at my experience as a psychotherapist, supervisor, coach, university lecturer and trainer (see more of my history under Miriam Grace).
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WOMEN WITH WOMEN Conference 2025
Sponsored by WOMEN OF STEEL with Miriam Grace, a new Podcast coming in the Autumn
Join us for the groundbreaking conference, WOMEN WITH WOMEN! Navigating Our Sexuality Beyond The Blueprint. This unique event is open to all women who are attracted to women. Explore book signings and workshops, and enjoy coffee breaks in the stunning surroundings of Halifax Hall in Sheffield. Get ready to feel inspired and validated at Halifax Hall Hotel.
The UK’s first conference for later-in-life lesbians (and their lifelong lesbian supporters), is open to ALL women, including trans, bi/pansexual, and NBFAB individuals. The conference aims to foster connections, networks, and friendships among women and promote a broader understanding of the needs of lesbians in therapy and the workplace. This year’s program will feature a special section dedicated to lesbian authors, a highly anticipated book event, a psychology panel, and afternoon workshops centred around identity without rules or a blueprint.
Topics: Menopause * Coming Out * Parenting * Obesity * Heartbreak * Addiction * Story Telling * Community * Psychological Research into Changing Sexuality in Mid-life * Neuro-diversity * Attachment * Mental Health
Sign up HERE to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.
MAY 2024: Collaboration with Wise Women Retreats Derbyshire
Miriam is collaborating with Justine’s, Wise Women Retreats business, now up and running.
OTHER NEWS
AUGUST 2024
Listen to Miriam speaking on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour about coming out later in life (segment from 33m50s).
FEBRUARY 2024
Free facebook group! Women In Love – a unique psychology
APRIL 2023
Queering Gestalt Therapy: OUT NOW!
Ayhan Alman (Editor), John Gillespie (Editor), Vikram Kolmannskog (Editor)
Chapter 6 by Miriam Grace
published by Routledge
Available from Routledge and Amazon
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