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Penelope 'Penny' Davis, BACP, NCPS

Credentials
BACP, 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

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Penelope 'Penny' Davis helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or big life changes. She offers calm, practical support for low mood, grief, relationship strain and struggles with self-worth. Penny writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person.

She works from a belief that people already have strengths inside them. Life's problems can hide those strengths. Penny helps people notice what they truly want and reconnect with values and small workable steps toward change.

Background and approach

Penny uses a mix of client-centred listening, psychodynamic thinking and mindfulness exercises to shape sessions. That might mean reflective conversation, gentle exploration of past patterns, or breathing and grounding practices to reduce tension in the moment. Her background includes 11 years of professional experience and she holds BACP and NCPS credentials.

She draws on that experience to personalise each session and to explain options in plain language rather than jargon. Sessions are offered in English and take place with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. International clients are not currently accepted.

The subscription model is used for fees and can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to therapist availability. Penny aims to make the first steps straightforward and supportive so people can focus on the issues that brought them in.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Many of Penny's sessions draw on client-centred therapy, which means she listens closely and follows each person's priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and brings focus to goals that matter to them.

She also uses mindfulness practices to help with anxiety and stress. These are simple exercises for noticing breath, calming the body and learning to respond more slowly to strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will talk with clients about what feels useful and shape sessions around their goals and preferences. That way the style of therapy can change as needs evolve and people try different ways of working.

Online formats make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people meet face to face, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers quicker check-ins and text-based messaging works for shorter, ongoing support. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments and make it simpler to keep up with regular sessions.
What problems does Penny help with?
Penny supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also helps with relationship strain, self-esteem, family tensions and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and practical, combining client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and mindfulness. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and trying small, useful changes.
What experience does she bring?
Penny has 11 years of professional experience working with clients. That background informs how she tailors sessions to each person's needs.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as supplied.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English

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