- Empathic listening
- Mindfulness tools
- Practical strategies
About Pennie
Pennie Sheppard is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction issues and codependency. She works with people struggling with grief, low self-esteem, anger and depression, and supports those facing trauma, abuse or major life changes. Pennie uses straightforward, empathic conversation to help clients make small, practical changes that feel doable.
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP. Pennie has around 15 years of experience supporting people through long-term illness and chronic pain, dissociation, PTSD, and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. Her background includes therapeutic body work alongside talking therapies, so she offers a range of ways to approach distress.
In sessions she draws on methods like Client-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) when these suit a person's needs. Mindfulness, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques are often included to help with grounding and regulation.
Pennie aims to tailor sessions to each person's pace and preferences, combining practical tools with reflective conversation. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in every meeting. The goal is to help people build coping skills and move toward a steadier day-to-day life.
To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Pennie accepts international clients and offers work that aligns with each person’s unique situation.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and issues like codependency where people want clearer priorities. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding; the therapist follows the person’s lead and offers empathy to help them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pennie will discuss what feels most helpful and make decisions together based on your goals and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can be adapted as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before you book so you know how the meetings will run. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also means you can use mindfulness and breathing exercises in the moment between sessions and practise skills in everyday settings, which can speed up learning and help techniques become part of daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Pennie focus on?
Pennie helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, anger and depression. She also works with issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, chronic illness and dissociation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centred conversation with practical therapies like ACT and CBT, and includes mindfulness and breathing exercises. Sessions aim to combine reflection with skills you can use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
Pennie has around 15 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health and long-term health issues. Her practice includes supporting people with neurodiversity and trauma-related difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. The profile shows BACP as the supplied credential detail.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK have sessions?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any region-specific details when you arrange the first meeting.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the platform for current pricing before booking.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.