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Penny Farrelly, BACP

Penny Farrelly is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and major life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
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About Penny

Penny Farrelly is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and major life changes. She offers a calm, friendly space where clients can talk things through at their own pace. Penny writes simply and directly, aiming to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for anyone who is worried or unsure.

She follows a client-centred approach that treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Background and approach

In sessions she listens actively and reflects back what she hears, helping clients notice strengths and options they may have missed. That practical focus can help with day-to-day struggles like sleep, eating, work stress, motivation and low mood. Penny has four years of professional counselling experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Her caseload has included issues such as addictions, relationship worries, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges linked to identity and sexual orientation. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, career transitions and midlife questions. Therapy with Penny can also cover practical coaching-style work alongside talking.

She assists people exploring life purpose, workplace concerns, parenting strains and the strain of caring roles. Her style is warm, non-judgemental and paced to each person’s needs. Sessions are offered in English and run online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Penny practices in the United Kingdom and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393948	February 2027

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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

Everything Penny lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Avoidant personality
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Self-love
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Penny names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How client-centred therapy works online

Penny uses client-centred therapy, which is built around listening and understanding. The counsellor follows your lead, reflecting back what you say and helping you notice your own strengths and choices. This approach suits people dealing with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and life transitions because it focuses on what matters to you.

In practice, sessions feel like a steady conversation rather than a directive plan. The counsellor aims to be warm and non-judgemental and will work at a pace that suits you. Together you will agree what to focus on and try ways of working that match your goals and preferences.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets you keep visual contact and dive deeper in a longer session. Phone work can be easier when you prefer not to be on camera or have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and flexible, written reflections during the day.

These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or mobility needs. Penny will help you choose the format that fits your routine and therapeutic aims, and adjust the approach as your needs change.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Penny help with?

Penny works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, workplace difficulties and issues linked to identity.

How would you describe Penny's therapeutic style?

She practises a client-centred approach, offering a warm, non-judgemental space and listening closely to each person's story. Sessions focus on reflecting strengths and helping clients find practical ways forward.

What is Penny's professional background?

Penny has four years of professional counselling experience. Her work has included areas such as sleep and eating difficulties, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related concerns and career or midlife transitions.

Where is Penny based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with Penny?

Penny does not accept international clients at this time; her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that best fits their needs and routine.

How do I start working with Penny?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability and subscription terms.