Penelope “Penny” Williamson, BACP

Penelope "Penny" Williamson is an integrative therapist whose practice is grounded in person-centred humanistic counselling. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and combines warm, practical support with a flexible approach tailored to each person.

She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and dating issues, attachment difficulties, childhood trauma and inner-child work, neurodivergence, and challenges with self-image and confidence. Her experience within an NHS setting exposed her to clients from many backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, and genders, and helped shape a practice that is attentive to diverse needs.

Penny aims to create a relaxed and open atmosphere where creativity and gentle humour can be part of the therapeutic process. With additional experience in coaching, she can support clients who want to focus on the present or immediate future by helping with goal-setting and fostering a growth mindset. Therapy is offered in a way that suits each person - whether that means structured problem solving, creative exploration, or deeper emotional work.

She holds client-led, nonjudgmental sessions that prioritise being heard, and she routinely provides optional resources such as reading recommendations, podcasts, television suggestions, and worksheets when requested. Penny views therapy as a collaborative process designed to promote greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and improved self-esteem.