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Penny Ralston, BACP

Penny Ralston is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
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About Penny

Penny Ralston is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as her professional credential. Penny focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or stuck after life changes.

She aims to make sessions straightforward and calm. Penny encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings. She works without judgement and helps clients take practical steps they can try between sessions.

Background and approach

Penny uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits. She keeps explanations plain and shows simple techniques that can be used day to day. Tasks between sessions are short and practical rather than overwhelming.

People often come to her for support with grief, relationship worries, addiction issues, or parenting strain. She also offers help with concerns linked to autism and Asperger Syndrome, young adult issues, bipolar and ADHD related challenges. Penny describes therapy as a collaborative process.

She listens first, then works with each person to set realistic goals and check progress. The focus is on what feels doable and useful in everyday life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394792	April 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

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

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Young adult issues

Ways of working Penny names

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How CBT and Mindfulness work online

CBT helps people notice patterns of thinking that make stress and anxiety worse and then practise different responses. Online sessions with CBT often include simple exercises and short tasks to try between meetings to test new ways of thinking and behaving.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to pay attention to the present moment without judgement. In online sessions this can mean guided breathing, brief meditations and practical ways to anchor attention during a busy day, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will listen to your needs and goals, explain the different options, and then agree a plan together. She checks in regularly and adjusts the methods to suit how you respond and what feels manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls give face-to-face contact, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can fit short check-ins or quieter days. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, study or family commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Penny help with?

Penny supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with grief, relationship and intimacy worries, addictions, parenting strain, career questions, bipolar and trauma and abuse related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She works in a practical, down-to-earth way and encourages open conversation. Sessions focus on simple techniques and small steps clients can practise between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Penny has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

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

What session formats are available?

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

How does cost and payment work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working 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.