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Charly Pennicott-Henry, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 11 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Charly Pennicott-Henry helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. She also supports those coping with life changes and related struggles such as attachment and abandonment issues. Charly writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person.

Charly has 11 years of clinical experience and holds NCPS. She uses an integrated style that draws on Systemic and Humanistic ideas to suit different needs. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, emotions and behaviour in everyday terms rather than jargon.

Background and approach

In meetings she encourages practical steps as well as reflection. Conversations may include looking at communication patterns, boundaries, self-image and how past experiences affect current choices. The aim is to help people notice small changes that make daily life easier.

Charly commonly supports people facing separation, betrayal, bereavement and parenting strain, as well as issues around guilt, shame and impulsivity. She also addresses blended family difficulties, fatherhood matters and caregiver stress when these come up in individual work. Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person.

Charly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. She works from the United Kingdom and sessions are held in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Charly uses an integrated mix of Systemic and Humanistic approaches. Systemic work looks at how relationships and patterns influence feelings and behaviour, which can help with communication problems, blended family issues and recurring conflicts. Humanistic work focuses on each person’s experience and aims to increase self-understanding and self-worth, which is useful for low self-esteem, emptiness and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and try methods that match the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking or need brief, frequent contact. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life while keeping the focus on real issues and useful steps.

What concerns does Charly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship difficulties, plus related problems such as attachment, abandonment and body image issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical, mixing reflection with action. Sessions focus on understanding feelings and trying small changes that can help daily life.

What experience does she bring?

Charly has 11 years of professional experience working with individuals and couples in clinical settings and independent practice.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She works from the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a credential listed on her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with her?

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Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Experience: 11 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Charly Pennicott-Henry, NCPS

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety