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Pennie Sheppard, BACP

Pennie Sheppard is a counsellor with 15 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and addiction.

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About Pennie

Pennie Sheppard is a counsellor with 15 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and addiction. She works with clients who are coping with trauma, grief, anger and life changes. People can expect calm, practical conversations that focus on the issue at hand.

She uses a blend of approaches to match what each person needs. That might mean talking through thoughts and behaviours with cognitive behavioural tools.

Background and approach

It could involve acceptance and mindfulness practices to help with distress. Emotion-focused methods are also available to address relationship and attachment pain. Pennie has a background registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

She has worked with people who live with chronic illness and long-term conditions, and those on the autism spectrum. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress and complex, overlapping difficulties. Sessions aim to be paced to the person’s comfort.

Pennie describes therapy as a collaborative process where plans are shaped around what helps most. Practical breathing and relaxation techniques are offered alongside talking therapy to manage symptoms between sessions. Her work draws on body-aware psychotherapy as well as more conversational methods.

That combination can help people notice how emotions show up in the body and learn ways to respond differently. The overall goal is to restore steadiness and clearer choices in day-to-day life. Pennie welcomes conversations about how therapy might fit into someone’s life and tailors her approach to individual needs and goals.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	375353	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Pennie names

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Approaches you can use in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It helps people make room for painful experiences while choosing actions that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This can help with anxiety, low mood and some forms of addiction. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centres on the way emotions shape relationships and attachment. It is useful when relationship patterns or attachment wounds are at the heart of distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit what you want to change. That plan can be reviewed and adapted as you try different tools together, so the process stays collaborative.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let you see facial cues and use more interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier if you have limited bandwidth or prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, day-to-day support and people who express themselves better in writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or mobility needs.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and grief, along with trauma and abuse. There is also experience supporting people with self-esteem, anger and compassion fatigue.

What is the style of therapy like?

The approach is practical and collaborative with moments of gentle exploration. Techniques include talking therapy alongside mindfulness, breathing and relaxation exercises.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

Pennie has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of difficulties including long-term illness and neurodiversity.

What professional registration does Pennie hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients may take part.

How are sessions delivered online?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled for online therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.