Penelope “Penny” Williamson, BACP
Penelope “Penny” Williamson trained in person-centred humanistic counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Penelope
Penelope “Penny” Williamson trained in person-centred humanistic counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings three years of practice experience and a calm, approachable manner to sessions. Penny aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them.
She combines therapy and coaching to meet a range of needs. Penny has worked in the NHS and has supported people with depression, anxiety and attention-related differences.
Background and approach
She also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and body image. Her background includes supporting people from many different backgrounds and identities. Her style is flexible and collaborative.
Some sessions focus on practical problem solving and goal setting. Other times she follows feelings and past experiences to increase self-understanding. Penny draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to notice unhelpful thinking.
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take steps that matter to them. Attachment-based work looks at connection patterns that affect relationships. Creativity and humour are often part of her approach when appropriate.
She offers worksheets, reading suggestions, podcasts and other resources on request. Penny encourages active participation so people can practise new ways of coping between sessions. People seeking help with career decisions, addictions, parenting pressures or life transitions will find a practical, person-focused way of working.
She supports LGBT concerns, men’s and women’s issues, and people dealing with guilt, shame or a sense of abandonment.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 397142 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Penelope works with
Everything Penelope lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Penelope lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It can help people understand repeated relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns and feelings of abandonment.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, offering empathy and acceptance so someone can explore their feelings and build self-awareness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adapt methods so they fit. The process is collaborative and decisions about technique happen together over time.
Online therapy here is offered by registered or accredited professionals and is provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people read facial cues and body language, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, immediate reflection or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Penny commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and body image concerns, ADHD and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Penny works in a warm, open and relaxed way. Sessions can be practical and goal-focused or more exploratory depending on what each person needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of practice and has worked within an NHS setting supporting a diverse range of people and presenting issues.
Which credentials and where is she based?
Penny is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what suits them best.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Penny?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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