Grace Seward

Over 20 years’ experience offering compassionate, trauma-informed, mind-body psychotherapy for complex lives, sensitive nervous systems, and stories that need to be met without shame.

You may be here because anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, or a sense of feeling lost has become too much to carry alone. Perhaps something in you is longing to be met with care. Whatever brings you, every part of you is welcome. All identities, LGBTQ+, cultural, race, faith, bodies, relationship styles and life experiences are welcome.

I am a UK-based somatic psychotherapist and clinical supervisor offering online therapy internationally via Zoom, alongside bespoke in-person intensive work. My experience spans private practice, education and special schools, public-facing and high pressure roles, social care, offending institutions, EAP, specialist play therapy services, support for sexual trauma, abuse and DV, as well as numerous charities/ organisational settings..

My approach is humanistic, relational, trauma-informed and body-oriented, drawing from multiple modalities and theoretical perspectives. I believe healing happens through safe relationship: with another person, with the body, and with the parts of ourselves that have survived through silence, shame, protection, collapse, or disconnection. These parts need to be met with warmth, honesty, deep care and respect for your autonomy. I have particular experience working with/ studying power abuse, and harm in therapeutic relationships.

Therapy here is collaborative and moves at your unique pace. We may use conversation, somatic inquiry, breath/ movement, parts work, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, or practical psychoeducation, importantly, there is no pressure to work in any particular way. For neurodivergent, Autistic or ADHD clients, we can adapt sessions to support how your mind and body function best.

If you are curious about working together, I offer a free 20–30 minute introductory call to explore what you need and whether I may be the right fit. If I am not the right person, I am happy to offer guidance or signposting where I can.

Wherever you are in your life, you are welcome here.

For more information on BBTRS specific approach please see below:

Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System

Life stores patterns - not just in memory, but in the body itself. People often carry tension from years of overwhelm, stress, suppressed emotion, or protective gripping - right down into their tissues, nervous system, and breath.

The Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System® (BBTRS®) is a holistic and gentle yet powerful method designed to unlock those patterns from the inside out. This isn't therapy about the body - it's healing through the body. Guided by breath, conscious movement, sound, touch, emotional expression, and meditation, BBTRS® invites you to step into a deeper sense of presence, calm, and embodied autonomy.

Breath as Medicine Your breath is your first ally in healing: Conscious, deep breathing shifts the nervous system from tension into safety, helping stored stress dissolve rather than compound.

Movement That Opens the Body Embodied movement invites energy to flow where it was held back, transforming physical holding into spaciousness and ease.

Sound as Expression Vocal release creates softness around emotional edges and invites the nervous system to relax into more freedom.

Safe, Trauma-Informed Touch Gentle, respectful touch supports the nervous system's natural release processes and helps reconnect mind and body.

Emotional and Sensory Awareness Here, feelings are not pushed away- they're welcomed with compassion and curiosity, allowing real integration rather than resistance.

Meditative Presence Stillness anchors the experience, helping you carry transformation forward with grounded awareness. Together, these elements create a safe, powerful space where the body learns to unwind tension and rediscover its natural vitality.

- MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy

- MA Human Rights and Global Ethics

- ABC Advanced Diploma in Person Centred Therapy

- CPCAB Certificate in Person Centred Counselling

- Advanced Practitioner Certification Biodynamic Breathwork for Trauma Release (BBTRS)

- PG Diploma Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM)

- IFS and Somatic Parts Work

- Certified Play Therapist

- Certified Clinical Supervisor

- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Adults and Children)

- TA 101 (Introduction to Transactional Analysis)

- Certificate in Female Sexual Abuse

- Cert Couples Therapy

- Relational Trauma and Disorganised Attachment

- Understanding Muslim Mental Health

- Suicide Risk Assessment

- Rape Crisis Training

- Critical Incident Debriefing

- Complex Bereavement; Adults and Children

- Palliative Care; End of life transition

- Working with boundaries

- Child Abuse/ Sexual Abuse

- Group Supervision

- LSCB Safeguarding Children

- Common Assessment Framework and Lead Professional Practitioner Training

Over many years, trainings and CPD experience accumulates, but this list is not a reflection of my competence or suitability to work with you, this will need to come from your felt sense and intuition. I'll accompany you in your process to the best of my capacity and experience, but I will always encourage autonomy and attunement to your own inner wisdom. Please take time to connect with as many therapists and approaches as possible to find who and what resonates most for your subjective needs in this time....