Penelope “Penny” Williamson , BACP

Penelope “Penny” Williamson is an integrative therapist who combines a person-centred humanistic approach with practical coaching skills. She is registered with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and draws on that training to offer empathetic, client-focused care.

With experience working in an NHS setting, she has supported people from many backgrounds with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, childhood trauma, neurodivergence, self-image and confidence. Her practice responds to a broad spectrum of concerns including stress, parenting, grief, addictions, and intimacy-related matters, and she adapts her methods to fit each person’s needs.

Penny describes her manner as warm, open, and relaxed, and she often uses creativity and humour as part of the therapeutic process. Her coaching background means she can also help clients who want practical goal setting and a growth mindset alongside emotional exploration. She offers client-led, non-judgmental sessions and will suggest additional resources when requested, such as readings, podcasts, shows, or worksheets, to support reflection and change. Therapy with Penny is collaborative, aimed at increasing self-awareness, promoting self-acceptance, and building self-esteem.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Penelope often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred principles to support her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them, and it supports values-driven action to improve day-to-day functioning and meaning. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to understand how they shape current bonds and emotional responses, helping with relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, and attachment wounds. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of sessions, which can be helpful for building self-esteem and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Penny works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with Penny is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while tailoring the format to what works best for the client.