Penelope 'Penny' Davis
Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges
About Penelope
Penelope 'Penny' Davis helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes. She supports those struggling with relationships, self-esteem, compassion fatigue and the impact of trauma and abuse. Penny is based in the United Kingdom and brings 11 years of professional experience to her work.
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which she uses to inform her practice. Penny takes a gentle, respectful approach. She believes people already have an inner sense of wellbeing that can be reawakened.
Background and approach
In sessions she does not try to fix or tell people what to do; instead she listens, asks practical questions, and helps people reconnect with their own values and choices. Her work draws on client-centred listening, mindfulness practices and psychodynamic and existential ideas.
That mix helps people understand how past experiences shape current feelings, and how to build small habits that change day-to-day life. Sessions often include psychoeducation and simple mindfulness exercises to practise between meetings. Penny tailors each plan to the person in front of her.
She focuses on clear, doable steps rather than abstract theory. Common topics include managing panic and social anxiety, untangling codependency, addressing guilt and shame, and finding renewed purpose in midlife. Most people come wanting steadier moods, clearer decisions and kinder self-talk.
Penny supports that process with patience and practical guidance so people can take manageable steps toward a more fulfilling life.
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Sessions & fees
Approaches that guide online therapy and how they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and encourages self-directed change by building trust and clarity about values.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve daily coping. It suits people who want concrete exercises to manage anxiety, stress and overwhelming feelings.
Penny will collaborate with each person to find the best approach. She will ask about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on insight, practical exercises or a mix of both, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper reflection, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text sessions work well for quick check-ins, brief problem-solving or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to schedule around work, family and daily routines.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 11 years
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Languages
- English
