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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
About Penelope
BACP counsellor Penelope “Penny” Williamson has three years' practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, as well as issues like ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief and self-esteem. Penny draws on several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred methods, CBT and existential ideas.
Penny trained in person-centred humanistic counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has worked within an NHS setting and has experience supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds and identities. Her work also includes coaching for people who want practical goal-setting and short-term growth work.
Sessions tend to be client-led. She uses a mix of straightforward problem-solving, creative exercises and emotional exploration depending on what the client needs. She often offers reading suggestions, worksheets, podcasts or other resources when requested.
Penny describes her style as relaxed and open, and she uses humour and creativity when appropriate. She focuses on helping people increase self-awareness and build self-esteem while addressing practical life challenges.
People seek Penny for a range of concerns from long-term trauma and attachment issues to immediate problems like workplace stress or relationship strain. She will work collaboratively to identify goals and to decide whether therapy or coaching approaches best fit the situation.
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Therapeutic approaches in remote sessions
Penny commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based work in her practice. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and can be useful for intimacy, abandonment and bonding issues.She also uses client-centred methods that prioritise what the person brings to the room and supports exploration at the client’s pace. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Penny will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and she adapts between coaching-style goal work and deeper emotional exploration as needed.
If you are considering remote sessions, confirm the specific session formats and logistics before booking, as the biography does not list exact options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can guide you through what will work best based on your circumstances and objectives.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and related issues listed in her specialties.
What therapy style does she use?
Penny uses an integrative, client-led approach drawing on ACT, attachment-based methods, client-centred work, CBT and existential ideas to match client needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the UK, including time spent in an NHS setting.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) 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?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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