Penny Farrelly, BACP

Penny Farrelly welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next step. She introduces a calm, straightforward approach and listens without judgement. Penny aims to help clients talk through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes so they can find clearer ways forward.

Penny works using Client-Centred Therapy, which means she follows the pace and priorities of each person. She treats the client as the expert in their own life and draws out strengths already present. Sessions focus on practical conversation rather than jargon, with space to reflect and plan small changes.

She has four years of professional counselling experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Penny has supported people with depression, career worries, coping with loss, midlife crisis concerns and problems with sleep or appetite. She also helps those dealing with trauma, addiction and compassion fatigue.

Penny aims to create a warm and friendly environment where people can speak openly at their own speed. Her style is direct but gentle, helping clients notice what is working and where change might be useful. She will help you consider practical next steps between sessions when that feels right.

If you are unsure whether to start, Penny suggests taking a first short step by completing the service matching questionnaire and arranging an initial session. That lets you see how the conversations feel before making longer term plans.

How Penny uses a person-centred approach online

Penny works primarily with Client-Centred Therapy. This method prioritises the clients perspective, so the counsellor listens deeply and reflects what the client says. It helps with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions and midlife questions by creating space to make sense of feelings and choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Penny will explore your needs, goals and preferences with you and agree together what feels most helpful. She adapts the way she listens and offers support based on what you say works best for you.

Practical benefits of online counselling often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and shorter travel time. Before booking, confirm which session formats are offered for appointments, since formats are not specified here. Penny aims to make sessions manageable alongside everyday life and will discuss how to structure meetings so they fit your routine.