- Person-centred
- Warm and non-judgemental
- Focus on wellbeing
About Penny
Penny Farrelly offers a calm, approachable way to start when life feels difficult. She writes plainly and listens carefully so people can say what matters to them. Penny works at a gentle pace and aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space for conversations about sleep, stress, anxiety and other concerns.
Penny uses a person-centred approach that treats each person as the expert on their own life. She focuses on hearing what you want to change, and on building self-awareness and confidence through reflective conversation. Sessions are driven by the client’s priorities rather than a set agenda.
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has four years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. Her experience includes helping people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career challenges and depression, among other issues.
Penny also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and burnout, as well as those managing eating and sleeping concerns. She pays attention to practical coping strategies and everyday routines that can help improve day-to-day wellbeing.
Her style is straightforward and warm. Conversations aim to be useful from the first session, while also building longer term understanding. To begin, she asks people to shape the pace and focus so therapy fits individual needs and life commitments.
How Penny’s person-centred approach works online
Penny practises person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflecting what is said and helping people find their own solutions; this approach can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.Her style values warmth and pacing. Sessions aim to build trust and self-awareness gradually, and practical routines or coping ideas are considered alongside talking. This can support everyday changes like improving sleep habits or managing stress at work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Penny will discuss goals, preferences and how you like to work, and then adapt the conversations to suit your needs. The process is collaborative and reviewed as you go.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can help fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins or making it easier to schedule around work and family commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Penny help with?
Penny supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also works on sleep, eating issues, grief, trauma, workplace strain and related life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred, meaning sessions follow what matters most to the client. Conversations aim to be warm, paced to the individual and focused on listening and reflection.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of counselling experience working with a range of issues, from anxiety and depression to career difficulties and compassion fatigue.
What credentials and location are listed?
Penny is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Penny?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to her availability.