Penelope "Penny" Noble, BACP
Penelope "Penny" Noble is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people facing depression and other emotional difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Penelope
Penelope "Penny" Noble is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people facing depression and other emotional difficulties. She emphasises listening and building trust so clients feel heard before practical work begins. Penny presents herself as a steady, supportive presence for people ready to talk about painful issues.
She draws on 23 years of experience working with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and grief. That background shapes how she listens and responds to each person's priorities.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to make space for what matters most to the client and to gently explore steps forward. Penny believes people already have strengths to draw on. She helps clients notice those strengths and use them when life feels overwhelming.
Conversations focus on realistic, manageable changes rather than quick fixes. Her work also covers intimacy-related worries, self-esteem struggles, bipolar difficulties, compassion fatigue, and matters affecting LGBT people and family life. She adapts the pace of work to suit individual needs and the issues brought to sessions.
People who want to start will find a calm, patient listener who encourages collaboration. The aim is to help clients make sense of their feelings, try small changes, and build more reliable ways of coping over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 12643 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Penelope works with
Everything Penelope lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Penelope lists
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Online support
Because Penny follows a client-centred model, the therapeutic relationship itself is central. She works collaboratively with each person to decide how to proceed, matching pace and focus to the client's needs and goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work together rather than a one-size-fits-all decision.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a shorter break, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect in their own time. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on your goals and progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Penny commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar issues, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue and LGBT-related matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centred, meaning she listens closely and follows the client's pace. Conversations focus on understanding the person's story and drawing out their own strengths.
What sort of background and experience does she have?
Penny has 23 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational challenges. That experience informs how she responds to trauma, grief and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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