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Penny Farrelly, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

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Penny Farrelly welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about their next step. She focuses on helping individuals talk through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes in a calm, steady way. Conversations are kept simple and straightforward so visitors can decide whether the approach feels right for them.

Penny works using a person-centred approach, which means she listens without judgement and follows the pace set by the client.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational rather than lecturing, with attention on what matters most to the person in front of her. This style suits people who want reflective space and practical support together.

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and has four years of experience supporting people with issues such as depression, bereavement, addiction and workplace stress. Penny also helps with concerns linked to trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and compassion fatigue.

Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, ageing and geriatric issues, chronic pain, cancer-related concerns, avoidance patterns, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and challenges faced by young adults. She also works with topics like career direction, life purpose and self-love. Penny offers sessions in English from the United Kingdom.

She aims to create a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere so people can explore what matters to them and plan manageable steps forward.

How person-centred work translates to online therapy

Penny principally uses a client-centred approach, which centres on attentive listening and following the client’s lead. This method helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes by creating space to make sense of thoughts and feelings.

In online sessions the same person-centred stance applies: the counsellor asks open questions, reflects what she hears and helps the client notice strengths and options. That conversational, paced way of working can be especially useful for people dealing with stress, grief, trauma or workplace challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Penny will work with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their goals and preferences, and she will adapt how sessions run as the work unfolds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day, while chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life.
What issues does Penny help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and career concerns, among other difficulties listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She follows a person-centred approach, offering attentive listening and a pace set by the client in conversational sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Penny has four years of professional counselling experience working with a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a member of the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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