Counsellor profile
Penelope “Penny” Williamson, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Penelope
Counsellor Penelope “Penny” Williamson is registered with the BACP and has three years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She describes herself as integrative, drawing on person-centred humanistic counselling while also using practical coaching skills for short-term goals. Penny works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, self-esteem, ADHD and addictions.
She has worked in an NHS setting and with people from diverse backgrounds, sexualities and genders. That experience informs her approach to differences in culture and life experience. Penny says she uses creativity and humour where helpful and offers reading lists, podcasts and worksheets on request.
Penny blends several therapeutic approaches depending on the person in front of her. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for practical problem solving. Attachment-Based and client-centred ideas guide work around relationships and early life experiences.
For people wanting focused short-term work she draws on coaching methods to set goals and build a growth mindset. For deeper emotional work she will help explore attachment, childhood trauma and issues of shame and self-image. Sessions are described as client-led and non-judgemental, with space to speak freely.
She aims to work collaboratively, helping people increase self-awareness and build self-esteem. Penny will suggest resources and activities between sessions when helpful. If you want to try counselling with her, check the site's booking steps to see the next actions.
How Penny uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can suit anxiety, low mood and life changes by focusing on what matters and small steps forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and practical ways to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress and includes exercises to practise between sessions.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions and connections. It can help where there are attachment issues, relationship difficulties or patterns rooted in childhood.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Penny will discuss options with each person and agree an approach based on goals, preferences and what feels most useful. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and can reduce travel time. Some formats also suit shorter check-ins or audio-only calls if that helps with concentration or bandwidth.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Penny works with anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, self-esteem, ADHD and addictions among other issues. She also lists grief, career and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practises an integrative, client-centred approach and mixes practical coaching with deeper therapeutic work. Creativity and humour are used when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience and has worked in an NHS setting with a diverse range of people. That background informs her practice.
What membership or registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options through the booking flow before arranging a session.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the booking details for exact fees.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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