Links to Miriam’s publications and papers below:
We are given so many messages from the beginning of our life about who we should be, how we should feel, what we should want, it can be confusing and difficult at times when we may feel that who were are inside doesn’t match the expectations of 
the world around us. One of those difficult times maybe letting ourselves discover our sexuality, which I believe is actually as unique as each person is unique.
Our desire to belong, to fit in to groups may compete with who we really are. For some people, being open about their sexuality can result in rejection from their family or social group. Some people find that their sexuality changes through life but the world seems to insist on a loyalty to staying the same. Sadly this aspect of our humaness which should give us a lot of happiness, and which can help us to bond and become close with another, can cause a lot of sadness, rejection and pain.
It is important to find someone you can talk to who will not judge you but help you unfold your uniqueness. Whether it is coming to terms with your own level of sexual desire, or your preference for a same gendered partner, the impact of illness, injury or trauma or a clash in your relationship dynamics, acceptance is usually a good place to start. In therapy you can explore what you feel blocks you from either knowing who you are or even when you know, what stops you from expressing who you are.
Your difficulties may also be helped by relationship counselling or be rooted in fears from childhood (see abuse). If you want to talk about these issues, contact Miriam at Blue Skies.
MID-LIFE LESBIAN – The Coming Out Companion
NEW BOOK by Miriam Grace:
Miriam has authored a new book, to be published by JKP/Hachette in 2027. The book is designed to be your therapeutic companion through the coming out later in life process and will the the only book of this kind.
ALL RESOURCES & LINKS FOR LATER-IN-LIFE LESBIANS+
SLIDES FROM THE OUT&WILD WORKSHOP ON 4th JULY 2026
Out & Wild Workshop by Miriam Grace
The Breakup Monologues
Is Monogamy Dead?
Miriam & Rosie
on Women of Steel
– listen here
MID-LIFE LESBIAN – The Coming Out Companion
GROUPS
Free Groups, Paid Groups, Therapeutic Groups
RETREATS
Wise Women Derbyshire;
OUT & WILD Relationship Retreat;
More
CONFERENCE
June 2025 Conference – Women With Women – Sheffield UK
A fantastic and unique opportunity. Come and meet others like you, listen to authors, hear the latest research, attend mental health workshops, network and dance the night away at our day conference in beautiful and accessible grounds. Accommodation on site, fabulous menu and headline appearances.
PODCAST & RADIO APPEARANCES
BBC Woman’s Hour
Women of Steel Podcast
Coming Out & Beyond Podcast
Out Late Podcast
Other Podcasts
QUEERING GESTALT THERAPY & ARTICLES & PAPERS
Publications
Catalyst Heartbreak – Medium with Anne Marie Zanzal
Therapy for later in life lesbians – Routledge
Estrangement in LGBT+ Families – Therapy Today
Coming Out Later – New York Times
THE MANUAL CORRESPONDENCE COURSE FOR YOU!
ONE TO ONE THERAPY WITH MIRIAM
Miriam is no longer taking on long term therapy clients but a couple of times a year a slot opens up for 8 sessions of therapy cost £675. This can be spread over 2 – 4 months.
2026
There will be ONE therapy space available opening up in July – book now as this will go quickly.
2027
There will be TWO spaces opening in March – you can put a deposit down on a place from January 1st.
BOOKING PAGE HERE
HEARTBREAK WORKSHOP August 2025
One Day – online workshop – Heartbreak from lesbian relationships:
EVALUATIONS – 100% said they would recommend the workshop – 100% said they would come on future workshops.
Miriam Grace, Psychotherapist, Writer, Supervisor, and Lecturer, works remotely from her home in Sheffield, UK. She has been in practice for over 36 years and her current research and writing focuses on women in midlife transitions, which include sexuality; health, disability and ageing; menopause; caring for elderly parents; career and confidence; divorce and heartbreak; empty nest syndrome and living with teenagers.
Her enthusiasm, care, and knowledge for clients and students is appreciated by many in individual sessions, groups, workshops, and coaching. Her specialisms are trauma, relationships, and women coming out later in life. For more details of Miriam’s professional story or training qualifications and accreditations see Miriam Grace or her home page www.miriamgrace.uk