Welcome to D. Grace Psychotherapy

Counsellor/Psychotherapist in Oxford Circus, & Brockley London & Online

Denis Grace

Hi, I have 20 years experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

I am deeply passionate about my work, and undertake ongoing CPD each year and have completed additional training in complex trauma, chronic shame, and somatic approaches.

I am passionate about human rights, and volunteered at Amnesty International as a translator for some years in Japan.

I founded and am chair and head coach of children's football club: Lewisham Tigers Youth FC, which is another love of mine.

Denis Grace - Counsellor/Psychotherapist in Oxford Circus, London & Online

Professional Memberships & Credentials

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) (Membership No. 01043980) and an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) (Membership No. NCS20-01668).

I am committed to maintaining high standards of ethical practice, continuing professional development, and evidence-based care.

My Counselling Approach

I offer you a confidential, empathic, and non-judgemental space for us to explore your challenges together.

I will work collaboratively with you using a range of therapeutic approaches to suit your needs. These include Body and Somatic work, EMDR-informed, Internal Family Systems, EFT and CBT.

In couples therapy I use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman to explore the patterns and the primary emotions.

You might also be wanting support to avoid reaching crisis point, to process past events, or to deal with relationships in your life now. You may feel lost, scared, overwhelmed, stressed and alone.

In our body we carry unprocessed trauma from our past. The body has the key, so somatic work is part of the process.

How I Work

I offer an integrative approach to psychotherapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies to meet your individual needs.

Together, we explore not only the challenges you are facing today but also the adaptive ways your mind and body learned to survive difficult experiences.

I believe many of the difficulties we experience are not signs of something being "wrong" with us, but understandable survival responses that once helped us cope.

Therapy offers a safe space to understand these patterns with compassion and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others.

Somatic Therapy

Trauma affects both the mind and the body. Alongside talking therapy, somatic therapy uses gentle body awareness and nervous system regulation to help process overwhelming experiences and reduce the impact of long-held stress, anxiety, and trauma responses.

Attachment-Focused EMDR

Attachment-Focused EMDR combines EMDR with attachment theory to help heal the effects of relational and developmental trauma. It supports the processing of painful memories while placing particular emphasis on creating safety, trust, and a secure therapeutic relationship.

Internal Family Systems

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a gentle, compassionate approach to therapy that helps you understand the different parts of yourself. Rather than seeing these parts as problems, IFS helps you approach them with curiosity and compassion, creating space for healing, greater self-understanding, and lasting emotional change.

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)

Complex PTSD often develops after prolonged or repeated trauma, particularly in childhood or within important relationships.

Alongside the core symptoms of PTSD, you may experience:

Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Feeling constantly on guard (hypervigilance)
Avoiding reminders of past experiences
Shame, guilt, or a persistent negative view of yourself
Difficulty managing emotions, including anxiety, anger, or depression
Feeling disconnected from yourself (depersonalisation)
Difficulties trusting others or forming healthy relationships

Rather than seeing these only as symptoms, I understand them as adaptations your nervous system developed to help you survive. Therapy can help you make sense of these responses, find greater emotional regulation, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others.

What issues can counselling help with?

People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:

Feelings of stress or anxiety

Panic attacks

Relationship problems

Grief, loss or bereavement

Problems with addiction

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Abuse

Depression

Problems with confidence or self-esteem

Anger management

Issues relating to sexuality

Difficulties at work or in retirement

Problems with family or school life

Sessions

Sessions last for 1 hour, so we can explore in a way which allows you to go deep if needed.

Fees are from £70 - £85. Concessions available.

My location

I work from Oxford Circus in London, at The Practice, 20 Great Portland St, London W1W 8QR and aso from my home in Brockley SE4 2NG.

Alongside this I also offer online sessions across the UK and overseas.

Get in touch

I understand that the thought of Counselling or Psychotherapy can seem really daunting. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.

You can also call me on 07870838509 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.

All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.