Penny Farrelly, BACP
Penny Farrelly is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people who feel stuck, anxious or low in mood.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
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About Penny
Penny Farrelly is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people who feel stuck, anxious or low in mood. She writes simply and kindly, and she focuses on listening so clients can find their own next steps. Penny uses a calm, down-to-earth approach and works at each person's pace to build trust and confidence.
She practises person-centred or Client-Centred Therapy, which means she treats the individual as the expert in their own life.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and led by what matters most to the client, whether that is dealing with stress, improving self-esteem, or coping with change. That style suits people who want space to reflect and be heard. Penny is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has four years of professional counselling experience.
During that time she has supported people with anxiety, depression, relationship worries, workplace strain and grief, among other concerns. Her background includes helping those facing addiction, compassion fatigue and challenges around identity and belonging. Practical matters such as sleep problems, eating issues and managing anger are also within her remit.
She commonly helps clients work through career uncertainty, midlife transitions and the adjustment that comes with illness or ageing. Penny also offers support around adoption and foster care related concerns. Her sessions take a gentle, respectful tone.
She focuses on building self-awareness and finding realistic steps forward. For someone nervous about therapy, Penny aims to make the first conversations straightforward and reassuring.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393948 | February 2027 |
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 Penny works with
Everything Penny lists, 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
Approaches Penny lists
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Online support
In practice, sessions are conversational and paced to what each person needs. Penny aims to help clients reflect, identify small steps and build confidence. Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process - she will discuss options and adapt methods to match the client's goals and preferences as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different situations. Video is useful when face-to-face style interaction matters, phone can be easier if bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits short check-ins or when a written record of thoughts is helpful. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, care duties and busy schedules while keeping sessions consistent and accessible.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues can Penny help with?
Penny helps people facing stress, anxiety and low mood, including depression. She also works with concerns such as grief, relationship worries, career strain and eating or sleeping difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which prioritises the client's perspective. Sessions are conversational and paced to what the client needs in the moment.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional counselling experience supporting a range of concerns from anxiety to compassion fatigue and addiction-related issues.
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 available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Penny?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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