- Person-centred approach
- Workplace issues focus
- Practical, paced support
About Penny
Penny Farrelly welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by work or life pressures and want a gentler way forward. She presents herself as a warm, friendly counsellor who goes at each person’s pace. Penny offers a calm space to talk through stress, anxiety, low mood and challenges at work. She also helps with self-esteem, motivation and navigating big life changes.
Penny works using a person-centred approach, which means she treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions. This way of working suits those who need time to find clarity and rebuild confidence.
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated to BACP. Penny has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. Her background includes supporting people with career concerns, grief, trauma, addictions and issues around identity, among other matters.
Penny also offers support around workplace issues, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges. She is comfortable talking about eating and sleeping problems, anger, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. The aim is to help people discover practical small steps they can use between sessions.
People who choose her will find a straightforward, conversational style. Penny encourages clients to take the lead so that goals feel achievable. She invites anyone thinking about therapy to reach out and see if her way of working fits their needs.
How person-centred work translates to remote therapy
Penny practises person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s pace. This approach helps when people need to build self-trust, work through anxiety or regain motivation. It is suited to issues like stress at work, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.The therapeutic process often begins by exploring what matters most to the client and setting simple goals together. Penny will collaborate with each person to find the right way of working, adjusting the pace and focus as needs evolve. Deciding which methods suit someone is part of the work they do together, rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include greater convenience and fewer travel commitments, which helps sessions fit around work or family routines. Online options can allow shorter check-ins when needed and make it easier to keep continuity during busy periods. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether video, phone or other arrangements are offered. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use remote sessions to help people maintain progress even when life is busy.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Penny help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and work-related difficulties, as well as self-esteem, motivation and relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Penny uses a person-centred approach, listening carefully and following the client’s lead to help them find their own solutions.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional counselling experience working with a range of issues, including trauma, grief and addictions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Penny is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people meet with her in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are online or remote session types available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats; contact the service to check how sessions are arranged.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.