Penny Farrelly, BACP

Penny Farrelly offers a calm, down-to-earth space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, or life changes. She writes simply and directly, and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. Penny works at a pace set by the client and focuses on listening without judgement.

She practises client-centred therapy, which puts the person's own experience and strengths at the centre of the work. Sessions are conversational and aim to help people talk through anxiety, depression, relationship worries, and difficulties with self-esteem and motivation. Penny also supports people facing grief, trauma, addiction concerns, workplace strain and issues linked to health or long-term conditions.

Penny is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated to BACP. She has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. That background has included helping people with career questions, coping with life transitions, and managing compassion fatigue.

Her style is warm and friendly. She describes the client as the expert on their own life and uses listening, reflection and gentle questioning to help people clarify what matters to them. People who want a straightforward, person-focused approach may find this helpful.

To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to the therapist's availability so clients can book sessions that fit their timing and needs.

How a person-centred approach works online

Penny works using client-centred therapy, an approach that focuses on the person's own experience and strengths. The therapist listens closely and reflects what she hears to help the person gain clarity and self-direction. This approach is often useful for anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

In practice the work is conversational rather than directive. Penny follows the client's pace and priorities, using open questions and reflective listening to help people notice patterns and make their own choices. That collaborative process means the therapeutic approach can shift as needs and goals become clearer.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will talk with clients about what they hope to achieve and try different ways of working together. She aims to make decisions about focus and methods with the client, not for them.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions can include fitting therapy around work and family commitments, avoiding travel time, and making it easier to check in from different locations. Different arrangements can suit quieter conversations, shorter check-ins or regular weekly appointments depending on what the client needs.