Penelope “Penny” Williamson, BACP

3 years in practice

Penelope “Penny” Williamson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

License and registration

BACP: 397142 · expires October 2026
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Penelope

Penelope “Penny” Williamson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings three years of practice experience and an integrative style that draws on several approaches, including existential ideas, to help people navigate difficult moments. Penny keeps sessions low-key and direct.

She uses straightforward conversation, gentle curiosity and occasional humour to help people talk through anxiety, depression and relationship strains. She also offers practical coaching when people want short-term goals and clearer next steps.

Background and approach

Her work often focuses on attachment and family patterns, grief and trauma, and issues around self-esteem and body image. She also supports people dealing with addiction, workplace stress, parenting challenges and the emotional sides of neurodivergence. Penny pays attention to how life purpose and identity shape day-to-day struggles.

In earlier roles she worked within the UK National Health Service and has experience with clients from varied backgrounds and identities. That background informs a flexible approach rather than a single method. Sessions are guided by what each person needs in the moment.

Penny aims for collaborative sessions where clients set the agenda. She can suggest books, podcasts or worksheets when helpful. The emphasis is on building self-awareness, clearer choices and steadier coping skills over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Penelope names

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Online support

How her approaches shape online therapy

Existential therapy looks at the big questions people bring into sessions - meaning, choice and the feelings that come with life changes. It can help when someone feels stuck, unclear about purpose, or overwhelmed by major transitions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then taking action tied to personal values. It suits anxiety, depression and coping with difficult emotions by building practical skills and clearer priorities.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people understand why they respond in certain ways in close relationships and supports healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will discuss options and tailor sessions to a person’s goals and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts methods if something isn’t helping.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video allows face-to-face conversation; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat and messaging work for shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to attend from work breaks, home or while travelling and provide flexibility about how people engage with therapy.

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Questions people ask

What types of concerns does this counsellor address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem and body image, parenting pressures, workplace matters, bipolar and ADHD related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is integrative and client-led, combining practical coaching with exploratory conversation and occasional humour to suit the person's needs.

What experience does she bring?

She has three years of clinical experience and has worked in the UK National Health Service with people from diverse backgrounds.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is located in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not accepting international clients and works with people based in the United Kingdom.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

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