Penelope “Penny” Williamson , BACP

Penelope "Penny" Williamson is an integrative therapist with a background in person-centred humanistic counselling and is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She draws on several therapeutic styles to tailor work to each client, blending practical problem solving with deeper emotional exploration to meet individual needs.

Over the course of her career she has supported people with depression, anxiety, relationship and attachment concerns, childhood trauma, inner child work, neurodivergence, self-image and confidence. Her practice includes experience within an NHS setting, where she worked with a broad range of clients across different backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, and genders.

Penny describes her manner as warm, open, and relaxed, and she often brings creativity and humour into sessions when appropriate. She also has coaching experience and can support people focused on present goals, practical growth, and adopting a growth mindset. Whether the work is logical and goal-oriented or aims to explore deeper emotions and trauma, she aims to offer client-led, nonjudgmental sessions where people feel heard and able to speak freely.

When requested, she provides additional resources such as reading recommendations, podcasts, television suggestions, and worksheets. She views therapy as a collaborative process that encourages greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and improved self-esteem.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate action. It combines acceptance, mindfulness, and values-driven goals to help with anxiety, stress, avoidance, and situations where someone wants to live in line with what matters to them.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections. It examines attachment styles and relational dynamics to support work around intimacy, abandonment, parenting, and relationship repair.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasises empathic listening and a non-directive stance that encourages clients to explore their own solutions. It is useful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and developing greater self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Penelope will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adapt techniques as trust and clarity develop.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or mobility considerations. These formats can increase access to consistent care and allow therapists and clients to continue meaningful work even when meeting in person is not possible.