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Pennie Sheppard, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 15 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

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Pennie Sheppard offers practical, down-to-earth counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or grief. She aims to help clients who are struggling to cope with life changes, low mood, anger, relationship problems or compassion fatigue. Pennie speaks plainly and focuses on what someone can do now to feel steadier.

Pennie has 15 years' experience working in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which she uses to guide her professional practice.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work. Sessions are tailored to what feels most helpful for the individual. Her background includes supporting people affected by trauma, dissociation and long-term illness, and she also works with issues such as attachment difficulties, codependency and chronic pain.

Pennie describes therapy as a collaborative process where practical skills and emotional exploration sit alongside one another. In sessions she uses mindfulness, breathing and relaxation techniques alongside talking therapy to help people regulate strong emotions and build coping tools. The pace is set by the client, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity.

Pennie offers online formats to fit different needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. People can expect a straightforward, compassionate approach aimed at making day-to-day life more manageable.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without being ruled by them, and then focus on values-based action to move forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor listens closely and reflects what matters to the client.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pennie treats approach selection as a collaborative process and will help clients try methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. Over time she adjusts techniques so sessions feel useful and relevant.

Online formats suit different practical needs. Video calls let people work face-to-face when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or the camera feels intrusive. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins, written reflections and a way to engage between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for work, travel or caring responsibilities and let people find a way of meeting that fits their life.

What kinds of problems does Pennie help with?

Pennie works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, anger and depression among other concerns. She also focuses on areas such as attachment issues, codependency and chronic pain.

What is her therapeutic style?

She blends approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions combine practical skills, emotional exploration and mindfulness exercises.

How much experience does she have?

Pennie has 15 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of difficulties. That experience informs how she adapts methods to each person's needs.

Where does Pennie practise and what are her credentials?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and Pennie accepts international clients for online work.

What session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 15 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Pennie Sheppard, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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