Penelope “Penny” Williamson , BACP

Penelope “Penny” Williamson is an integrative therapist who draws on a person-centred humanistic counselling background and professional registration with the BACP. The BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body that recognises standards in counselling and psychotherapy practice.

She has three years of experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, dating and attachment issues, childhood trauma and inner child work, neurodivergence, self-image and confidence. Her clinical background includes work within an NHS setting, where she supported clients from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, and genders.

Penelope brings a warm, open, and relaxed manner to therapy and values creativity and humour as helpful tools in the therapeutic process. She also offers coaching-informed support for clients focused on the present or immediate future, helping with practical goal setting and fostering a growth mindset. Her sessions are tailored to each individual - whether that means problem solving with clear strategies, using creative approaches, or exploring deeper emotions and past trauma. She provides client-led, nonjudgemental space for exploration and, when requested, suggests additional resources such as reading materials, podcasts, television recommendations, and worksheets. Penelope works collaboratively with clients to increase self-awareness, promote self-acceptance, and strengthen self-esteem.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action. It can help with anxiety, stress, low mood, and difficulties that come with life transitions by focusing on what matters most to the individual.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns in close relationships and emotional regulation. This approach can be useful for clients working on attachment issues, abandonment concerns, intimacy-related difficulties, and family or relationship challenges.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the client’s own experience and pace, offering empathic, nonjudgemental support that promotes self-exploration and growth. It suits people who want a collaborative, accepting space to make sense of emotions, build self-esteem, and develop greater self-awareness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from different locations and around varied schedules. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to provide consistent, accessible support that fits into busy lives.