Penny Smith

Overview

The practice is run by Penny Smith, a registered MBACP counsellor and psychotherapist based in Birmingham (B4). The practice offers face-to-face, online and telephone therapy for adults and couples, combining long- and short-term work to support recovery, personal development and relationship issues. Penny draws on a range of therapeutic models to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.

The clinic emphasises a compassionate, client-centred approach grounded in evidence-informed modalities. Penny highlights lived experience of recovery from trauma as part of her motivation for practice and frames therapy around safety, empathy and collaborative work.

Best for

This practice is best suited for adults and couples seeking individual or relational psychotherapy for common mental health problems and life challenges. Typical clients include people experiencing anxiety, low mood or trauma-related difficulties, as well as clients exploring identity, relationship or neurodiversity-related concerns.

• Adults (16+), couples
• Clients presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues and ADHD

Approach

The clinician works integratively, drawing on psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, humanistic, Gestalt, transactional analysis and CBT approaches. Treatment is tailored to the client, with an emphasis on exploring past patterns where helpful (psychodynamic) alongside here-and-now experiential work (Gestalt) and practical skills training (CBT).

Initial contact typically begins with a free 15–45 minute assessment to explore needs and fit. A free 30-minute trial session via Zoom or telephone is offered before committing to ongoing work. Where appropriate Penny uses a time-limited block-booking model (six sessions with reviews every six weeks) but also offers longer-term work for complex presentations.

Education and Training

The clinician holds a Diploma in Counselling (Dip.Couns.) and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP). The listing emphasises substantial clinical experience and specialised training across multiple therapeutic modalities.

Support

Clients receive an initial assessment and a formal contract before therapy begins. The practice promotes a safe, confidential environment and aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. Ethical practice and working within professional competence are described as central to care planning.

Support pathways include preparation work, ongoing review every six weeks, and integration-focused sessions as appropriate. Sessions may be offered in formats that increase accessibility, including telephone and online options.

Practical details

Sessions are offered in-person (Birmingham B4), online and by telephone; hybrid delivery is available. A free initial assessment (15–45 minutes) and a free 30-minute trial session by Zoom/telephone are offered. Sessions are listed from 50.00. Language of delivery: English.

• Location: Birmingham (B4 postal district)
• Fees: sessions from 50.00
• Booking: via website or phone

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.