BACP
Penny Ralston, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Penny is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 5+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts
- Approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
About Penny
Penny creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can say what they need to. She aims to make sessions straightforward and understandable. Her approach is grounded in real-life problem solving rather than clinical jargon.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, behaviours and feelings connect. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice the present moment and reduce overthinking. These approaches are used to help with depression, anxiety, anger and coping with life changes.
Penny has experience helping people with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, addiction and career pressures. She also offers support around neurodiversity topics such as autism and Asperger Syndrome, and issues commonly faced by young adults.
Penny believes taking the first step is brave and often the hardest part. She works collaboratively to set realistic goals and practical tasks between sessions. The aim is to build tools that can be used after therapy ends.
Areas of expertise
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
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How CBT and Mindfulness work in online counselling
Penny uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test them with practical tasks. CBT breaks worries into thoughts, actions and feelings so clients can try small changes and see real effects. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their present-moment experience without overreacting, which can reduce rumination and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Penny will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to the person's needs and goals. The process is collaborative, with therapist and client agreeing on tasks and priorities as therapy progresses.
Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins around work, and make it easier to continue support between life changes. Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options with the service before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to help people apply CBT and mindfulness skills in day-to-day situations.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Penny help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. She also helps with grief, addictions, bipolar concerns and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Penny uses clear, practical language and collaborative goal setting. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and skills to use between meetings.
What background does Penny have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. Her practice emphasises encouragement and empowerment.
What are Penny's credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP accredited and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Penny?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.