Penny Farrelly, BACP

Penny Farrelly is a person-centred counsellor in the United Kingdom who believes that thoughtful conversation can help guide people toward a more positive place. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story and works to draw out existing strengths to address the areas that feel most challenging. Penny recognises that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, so she strives to offer a warm, friendly, open and non-judgemental space where work proceeds at the client’s pace.

She is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has four years of professional counselling experience supporting people through a range of concerns. Her practice has included helping with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem and confidence, career difficulties and depression. Penny values the practical and emotional benefits of talking therapy and looks forward to helping people explore change and growth through collaborative, person-centred work.

Penny brings a calm, empathetic presence to her sessions and emphasises respect for each individual’s journey. She invites those ready to take the first step to reach out and explore how counselling could support their goals and wellbeing.

Person-centred approaches and online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of the work. It focuses on listening with empathy, offering unconditional positive regard, and following the client’s pace to help them explore feelings, values and choices. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, low self esteem, depression and major life changes because it emphasises understanding and personal growth.

Penny also integrates a coaching-informed stance when clients are seeking practical change, such as career direction or motivation. This complementary way of working supports setting goals, exploring options and building confidence while staying rooted in a compassionate, person-centred relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Penny works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as therapy progresses. Sessions are available online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and life circumstances. This range of options helps make regular work with a licensed professional more accessible and easier to maintain alongside everyday responsibilities.