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Penelope “Penny” Williamson, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Gentle, practical counselling for everyday challenges

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Years in practice
3
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
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Relationship issues
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Family conflicts
About

About Penelope

Penelope “Penny” Williamson is a BACP-registered counsellor who brings three years of clinical experience to her practice. She trained in person-centred humanistic counselling and uses that foundation to make sessions approachable and focused on what matters now. Penny works with individuals on concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting challenges and relationship issues.

She also supports people dealing with trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem and life transitions. Penny spent time working within the NHS, seeing people from a wide range of backgrounds and life situations.

Background and approach

That setting helped her learn practical ways to work with common problems and to adapt her style for different needs. She blends counselling with coaching skills when clients want help setting goals or making short-term changes. Her style is warm and relaxed, and she often uses creativity and a touch of humour to make talking easier.

Sessions are client-led and non-judgemental, so people can take the conversation at their own pace. She offers reading lists, worksheets and other resources when they are helpful. Penny uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to break down thoughts and behaviours, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns. This lets her tailor sessions to practical problem solving or deeper emotional work.

People seeking support for parenting, coping with grief, substance concerns, sexuality-related matters, workplace stress or identity questions may find her approach useful. She sees therapy as a collaborative process that encourages self-awareness, clearer goals and greater self-acceptance.

Focus areas and approaches

What Penelope works with

Everything Penelope lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Penelope helps people with.

Approaches Penelope lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

Online approaches that suit parenting and life challenges

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps that match those values. It is useful when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to prioritise family and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It works well for anxiety, low mood and practical problems like managing daily routines or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny treats therapy as a collaborative process and will discuss what feels most useful in the early sessions. Together the therapist and client will try different techniques, check results, and adjust the plan to fit changing needs and goals.

Online therapy offers real practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text messaging or live chat suit quick check-ins or shorter reflections. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around school runs, work breaks or other commitments, while still keeping continuity and momentum in the therapeutic journey.
Questions

Questions people ask about Penelope

What kinds of concerns does Penny help with?

Penny works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions and grief. She also supports people with workplace issues, body image, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, open and client-led. She blends person-centred listening with practical coaching and creative tools so sessions can focus on both immediate goals and deeper emotional work.

What experience does she have?

Penny has three years of experience and has worked in an NHS setting where she saw clients from varied backgrounds. That work influenced her practical approach to common mental health issues.

Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. International sessions are therefore not available.

What session formats does she offer?

Penny offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving several ways to have therapy depending on personal preference and practical needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Penny?

Start by pressing the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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