
Grace McBrien
Registered Member MÍø±¬ÃÅ (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07309784599
Therapist - Marylebone
Features
About me and my therapy practice
Stories lived, stories told
Every person, every couple, every family has a story.
Some of those stories are spoken out loud—the ones we tell to explain who we are, what's happened, or how things came to be this way. And some stories are lived quietly, things left unspoken; these things do not just disappear.
Instead, they tend to settle into the spaces between people, shaping how we relate without us realising it.
We might keep circling the same arguments, or focusing on the surface-level issues, while something deeper stays out of reach. It's easy to miss, especially when we are trying to alter it!
You might find that the ways of thinking and communicating that work so well in one part of life don't seem to land the same way at home—with a partner, a child, or a parent. It can be confusing when you're doing your best to approach things clearly, logically, but others respond in ways you didn't expect, and it's hard to understand why.
In systemic psychotherapy, we make space to think about this, uncover those deeper layers—the things that haven't been said yet. Not by finding fault with one person, but by understanding the different perspectives, expectations, and experiences each person brings. Sometimes what looks like resistance or conflict is really a story that hasn't had space to be heard. Change often begins not with finding the perfect words but with noticing what's been missing from the conversation.
Sometimes it's not that we're not talking—it's that we're not talking about the right things.
Practice description
I've been supporting people through times of pain, change, and complexity since 2001 — working in both statutory and non-statutory settings across health, education, and specialist therapeutic services.
I'm a qualified systemic psychotherapist, completing postgraduate training to work with couples, families, and individuals, with a particular focus on how relationships shape us. This approach is grounded in years of academic study, clinical experience, and ongoing supervision.
Professional Background & Approach
I'm registered and accredited with Íø±¬ÃÅ, UKCP, and AFT, and have worked with people across a wide range of cultures, ages, backgrounds, and life experiences.
As a systemic psychotherapist, I am trained in various theories and models, which enable me to work effectively with the dilemmas and difficulties faced by individuals, couples, and families. My training allows me to adapt my style to the differing perspectives and ideas present in each session.
I am committed to creating a space where relationships can grow, and where we can talk about how I can be of use to you. I have found that face-to-face sessions often allow for the richest therapeutic work.
What I can help with
Development coaching, Executive coaching, Leadership coaching, Personal development
Types of therapy
Family therapy, Narrative therapy, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic
Clients I work with
Adults, Couples, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work
Therapist - Milton Keynes
Features
- Wheelchair accessible office
About me and my therapy practice
Stories lived, stories told
Every person, every couple, every family has a story.
Some of those stories are spoken out loud—the ones we tell to explain who we are, what's happened, or how things came to be this way. And some stories are lived quietly, things left unspoken; these things do not just disappear.
Instead, they tend to settle into the spaces between people, shaping how we relate without us realising it.
We might keep circling the same arguments, or focusing on the surface-level issues, while something deeper stays out of reach. It's easy to miss, especially when we are trying to alter it!
You might find that the ways of thinking and communicating that work so well in one part of life don't seem to land the same way at home—with a partner, a child, or a parent. It can be confusing when you're doing your best to approach things clearly, logically, but others respond in ways you didn't expect, and it's hard to understand why.
In systemic psychotherapy, we make space to think about this, uncover those deeper layers—the things that haven't been said yet. Not by finding fault with one person, but by understanding the different perspectives, expectations, and experiences each person brings. Sometimes what looks like resistance or conflict is really a story that hasn't had space to be heard. Change often begins not with finding the perfect words but with noticing what's been missing from the conversation.
Sometimes it's not that we're not talking—it's that we're not talking about the right things.
Practice description
I've been supporting people through times of pain, change, and complexity since 2001 — working in both statutory and non-statutory settings across health, education, and specialist therapeutic services.
I'm a qualified systemic psychotherapist, completing postgraduate training to work with couples, families, and individuals, with a particular focus on how relationships shape us. This approach is grounded in years of academic study, clinical experience, and ongoing supervision.
Professional Background & Approach
I'm registered and accredited with Íø±¬ÃÅ, UKCP, and AFT, and have worked with people across a wide range of cultures, ages, backgrounds, and life experiences.
As a systemic psychotherapist, I am trained in various theories and models, which enable me to work effectively with the dilemmas and difficulties faced by individuals, couples, and families. My training allows me to adapt my style to the differing perspectives and ideas present in each session.
I am committed to creating a space where relationships can grow, and where we can talk about how I can be of use to you. I have found that face-to-face sessions often allow for the richest therapeutic work.
Types of therapy
Family therapy, Narrative therapy, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic
Clients I work with
Adults, Couples, Families, Organisations
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work