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Penny Farrelly

BACP

Penny Farrelly, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Penny is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 4+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem
  • Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy
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About Penny

Penny Farrelly welcomes visitors to her profile and recognises that talking things through can help people move toward a more positive place. She works as a person-centred counsellor who believes each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can support change when life feels challenging. Penny understands that taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting, and she aims to offer a warm, friendly, open and non-judgemental space that proceeds at the client’s pace.

Penny is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. Her work has supported people with a range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties and depression. She places strong value on the benefits of talking therapy and approaches each relationship with respect for the individual’s needs and goals.

Penny looks forward to supporting people who are ready to explore change and develop greater resilience through collaborative, person-centred work.

Areas of expertise

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesAddictionsLGBTRelationship issues
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Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Client-Centered Care and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on treating the person as the expert in their own life. The therapist offers empathic listening, acceptance and gentle reflection to help people explore feelings, build self-understanding and strengthen self-esteem. This approach is well suited to issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and life transitions.

Penny also integrates a coaching-oriented way of working when clients want practical steps toward goals. This supportive coaching style helps with career questions, motivation, coping strategies and developing clearer next steps for change while remaining grounded in person-centred values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Penny collaborates with clients to identify what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods as trust and clarity grow.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals, allowing clients to work on stress, self-esteem, career concerns and other issues from locations that suit them.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Penny Farrelly have?

Penny Farrelly has four years of professional counselling experience.

Is Penny Farrelly a registered therapist?

Yes. Penny holds registration with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Penny Farrelly provide therapy?

Penny provides therapy in English.

Where is Penny Farrelly located?

Penny is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Penny Farrelly as my therapist?

You can work with Penny through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Penny Farrelly work with international clients?

Penny Farrelly does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Penny Farrelly cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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