Pennie Sheppard

Pennie Sheppard is a counsellor who helps people work through anger, stress and difficult life changes. She uses straightforward, calm conversation to help clients understand what is driving strong feelings. Pennie aims to create a respectful space where people can talk about painful topics and find ways to cope better day to day.

She has 15 years of experience and holds BACP membership, which is noted as BACP. Over the years she has supported people with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Her work also covers issues such as chronic pain, autistic spectrum conditions, dissociation and caregiver strain.

Pennie combines approaches to suit each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centred and emotionally focused methods. Mindfulness, breathing and simple relaxation practices are used in sessions to help manage intense emotions and physical tension.

Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Pennie helps people identify unhelpful patterns, practise new skills and build routines that reduce stress. She emphasizes pacing, so work proceeds at a rate that feels manageable.

Pennie offers online counselling from the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. To get started, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How Pennie uses therapy approaches online

Pennie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT focuses on what matters most and on small steps towards a chosen life.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT offers practical exercises to test beliefs and reduce distress in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try approaches that fit the client’s needs. This is a collaborative process and pacing is adjusted so progress feels manageable.

If you are considering online counselling, check which session types are currently offered before booking because the biography does not list formats. Remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also let people use mindfulness and breathing practices in their own surroundings and practice new skills between meetings.