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Penelope 'Penny' Davis, BACP, NCPS

Penelope 'Penny' Davis offers calm, practical support for people under stress and facing difficult life moments.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Penelope

Penelope 'Penny' Davis offers calm, practical support for people under stress and facing difficult life moments. She focuses on helping people who are anxious, grieving, struggling with self-esteem, or coping with relationship and family tensions. Penny writes simply and listens closely to what matters most to each person.

Penny has worked in the UK for 11 years and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She uses a blended, client-centred style that draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to suit each person.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped around what the individual wants to change or understand. In therapy she aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity. Rather than giving advice or trying to 'fix' people, she helps them name what is getting in the way of feeling well.

Together they look for small, practical ways to feel more in control and aligned with personal values. Her work can include psychoeducation and simple mindfulness practices to reduce anxiety and ground difficult emotions. She also helps people look at recurring patterns, such as codependency or guilt, and consider different responses that fit their life now.

People often come to Penny when they want clearer direction in midlife, more self-love, relief from compassion fatigue, or help after trauma and abuse. She adapts sessions to each person's pace and circumstances, working collaboratively to set realistic steps forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	269198	October 2026
NCPS	NCS24-05842	December 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Penny’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace. The therapist listens without judgement and helps people clarify what they want to change or understand. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries, and life-purpose questions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and soothe strong emotions. These exercises are practical and can be used between sessions to manage stress and improve focus. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. She adapts the balance of listening, reflection and practical exercises as the relationship develops. Online formats make this flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options can make it easier to keep continuity and fit therapy into a busy life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Penny work with?

Penny helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family tensions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports issues like codependency, guilt and shame, and midlife struggles.

How would you describe Penny's way of working?

She practises a client-centred style that combines mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on what the person wants and use practical tools alongside reflection.

What is her clinical background?

Penny has 11 years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom. Her background includes using psychoeducation and mindfulness alongside talk-based approaches.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much does it cost to work with her?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to see her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.