Penelope “Penny” Williamson, BACP

Penelope “Penny” Williamson is a counsellor registered with the BACP. She works from a person-centred humanistic background and brings three years of practice experience to her work. Penny aims for a warm, open and relaxed atmosphere so people can speak freely and be heard.

Penny has worked in an NHS setting and has supported people with depression, anxiety and trauma. She also helps with relationship and attachment issues, self-image and confidence, and concerns linked to neurodivergence. She has experience with grief, addictions, bipolar mood concerns and workplace stress among other issues.

Her style is flexible and collaborative. Sessions are client-led and non-judgemental. She uses creativity and humour where helpful, and offers practical resources such as reading lists, podcasts or worksheets on request.

Penny combines counselling with coaching skills for people who want short-term practical goals. She can help with goal-setting and a growth mindset as well as exploring deeper feelings or past experiences.

Therapy is tailored to each person. That might mean problem-solving, creative exercises, or looking into past events and emotions. The aim is to build self-awareness and support changes that improve day-to-day life.

How Penny uses evidence-informed approaches online

Penny draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and committing to actions that match your values; it can help with anxiety, low mood and getting unstuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect current connections, which is useful for relationship, intimacy and trust issues. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a warm, accepting therapy relationship and gives space for people to lead what they talk about.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Penny will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods to suit each person. The process is collaborative, with practical steps agreed between the therapist and client as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need quieter surroundings during a session. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these flexible arrangements, and Penny will help match the format to your needs when you arrange sessions.