Psychotherapist, Author & Podcaster
Miriam Grace supports women through menopause, relationships and other transitions
Hello and welcome. I am a psychotherapist and in 2025 I celebrated 35 years in practice.  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.Â
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. I’ve increased my understanding of working with neurodiversity in recent years and am drawn to create therapeutic interactions that are sensitive to those with a history of being misinterpreted, misdiagnosed or misunderstood as a result of their differences.
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.
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).
As my final decade of work begins, I am shifting my emphasis from 1:1Â appointments and now offer more retreats, workshops, therapy groups so that I can write, rest, live and share what I’ve learned this lifetime. Please explore my website and contact me if I can be of help.
Menopause • Sexuality • Relationship Break-up • Empty Nest • Caring Responsibilities • Bereavement • Parenting • Chronic & Acute Health Challenges • Confidence & Anxiety • Life Path & Meaning • Fulfilment
For those wishing to deepen their understanding of themselves, their relationships, or their clinical practice:
You can explore what is on offer to help you located below.
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NEWS
Out & Wild Festival
I will be at the OUT & WILD FESTIVAL in Devon in July – message me if you’ll be there as I’d love to meet you in person, and if you’re booking your tickets this weekend then you must use the code MIRIAM when you book because you’ll qualify for a £25 discount!
Is it time for YOU to take the plunge? (Perhaps literally?) Will it help to know there will be a friendly face there? Remember you can contact me or post in my facebook group “Women in Love: A unique psychology” for pre festival chat and meet ups. There’s also a chat group on my app Sage & Circle a brand new community that needs a few more contributing members to liven things up.
I’ve a blog below about taking those next steps so maybe the OUT & WILD FESTIVAL could be a supported next step for you? There’s poetry to paddle-boarding, Qi-gong to gong baths, workshops, walks, singing, dancing, forest bathing and crafting.
‘a joyous event’
One of the Top 20 Lesbian Events in the World!
WINNER – EVENT OF THE YEAR GAYDIO AWARDS 2026
I hope to see you there – do come and say hello!
Out & Wild won the Event of the Year at the Gaydio Awards 2026!
I’m sorry if you were hoping to attend, May’s retreat is NOW FULLY BOOKED, places remain for August though and it might be best to book well in advance.
JOIN OUR RETREAT
On Thursday you can arrive after 4pm, have dinner and a restful sound bath before bed. Friday and Saturday are designed to replenish your mind, body and soul and we have a campfire and cacao ceremony on the Saturday evening. On Sunday everything comes together for our concluding sessions with lunch and closing ceremony completed by 2pm.
For more reviews, booking page and an outline of the weekends please go to wisewomenretreatsderbyshire.com
Spring residential Begin, Create, Grow. 28th – 31st of May 2026
Summer residential Joy, Balance, Flourish. 20th – 23rd of August 2026
AUGUST 2024
Listen to Miriam speaking on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour about coming out later in life (segment from 33m50s).
WOMEN WITH WOMEN! Conference 2025
WOMEN WITH WOMEN! Navigating Our Sexuality Beyond The Blueprint was a unique event open to all women who are attracted to women, with book signings and workshops in the stunning surroundings of Halifax Hall in Sheffield.Â
The UK’s first conference for later-in-life lesbians (and their lifelong lesbian supporters), was open to ALL women, including trans, bi/pansexual, and NBFAB individuals. The conference aimed to foster connections, networks, and friendships among women and promote a broader understanding of the needs of lesbians in therapy and the workplace. The 2025 program featured 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
Sponsored by the WOMEN OF STEEL with Miriam Grace podcast
 APRIL 2023
Queering Gestalt Therapy: OUT NOW!
Ayhan Alman (Editor), John Gillespie (Editor), VikramKolmannskog (Editor)
Chapter 6 by Miriam Grace
published by Routledge
Available from Routledge and Amazon
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Sage & Circle: Your Wellness. Your Space. Your Circle.
Taster Week 2026 dates are out now
Nourish & Nurture Women’s Wintering Group
Dates are out now and this will the 8th year of my Signature Course.
