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Penelope “Penny” Williamson, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Warm integrative counsellor for practical and emotional work

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About Penelope

Penelope "Penny" Williamson is a BACP counsellor who brings an integrative, person-centred approach to her work. She draws on three years of practical experience, including time in an NHS setting, to support people facing issues such as depression, anxiety and relationship strain. Penny aims to create a warm, open space where clients can speak freely and feel heard.

She describes her style as relaxed and non-judgemental, often using creativity and humour to ease difficult conversations.

Background and approach

Sessions can focus on practical goal-setting or deeper emotional work according to what each person needs. Penny also uses coaching techniques when clients want short-term plans for change or clearer goals. Her background includes working with people from a wide range of religions, ethnicities, genders and sexualities.

She lists LGBT concerns among her areas of focus and has experience with attachment issues, childhood trauma and neurodivergence. Penny offers additional resources on request, such as worksheets, podcasts and reading suggestions. Therapy with her is presented as a collaborative process.

She helps people explore emotions, increase self-awareness and work on self-acceptance and self-esteem. If someone prefers problem-solving, she will use logical strategies and structured approaches; if someone needs to process trauma, she will slow the pace and follow the client’s lead.

Clients can expect a counsellor who adapts methods to fit them, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred techniques as needed. She works in English and is based in the United Kingdom.

Focus areas and approaches

What Penelope works with

Everything Penelope lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Penelope is listed here; the rest shows what else Penelope works with.

Approaches Penelope lists

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Online support

How Penny’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that match those values. It can help when anxiety, depression or life changes make it hard to keep moving forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce distress. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasises understanding relationship patterns that began in early life and how they influence present relationships and emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Penny will discuss different ways of working and try methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. She frames therapy as collaborative, adjusting pace and tools as needs become clearer.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when life gets hectic. Some approaches translate well to remote work because they use worksheets, guided exercises and conversational reflection that can be done over distance. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide which approach and format will fit your routine and goals.
Questions

Questions people ask about Penelope

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

Penny works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma and grief. She also lists work on self-esteem, intimacy, parenting, career and LGBT-related concerns among her focus areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, open and relaxed with a non-judgemental stance. She blends creativity and humour with practical problem-solving and deeper emotional exploration based on the client’s needs.

What experience does she have?

She has three years of experience and has worked within an NHS setting where she supported a diverse range of clients. She also brings coaching experience for short-term goal work.

What are her credentials and location?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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