Penny Osborne, HCPC, NCPS
Penny Osborne helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or low self-esteem.
About Penny
Penny Osborne helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or low self-esteem. She is a psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience and holds HCPC and NCPS credentials. Penny writes plainly and meets clients where they are, offering steady support as they decide what they want to change.
Penny believes clients are the experts on their own lives. She focuses on strengths and practical steps people can use day to day.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at building confidence, boosting motivation and finding ways to cope with difficult feelings and past hurts. Her work covers trauma and abuse, addictive behaviours, mood concerns and the strain of chronic illness or caregiving. She also helps people who wrestle with identity issues such as attachment, abandonment, body image and guilt.
These topics often overlap, and Penny addresses them together rather than in isolation. Penny is completing doctoral study and has nearly two decades of wider experience in health and social care settings. That background informs how she thinks about practical supports alongside talking therapy.
Her approach mixes clear listening with achievable action steps. People can expect straightforward language and a calm presence in sessions. The aim is to leave each meeting with at least one practical idea to try.
Over time those small changes build momentum toward a more manageable life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | 754077 BPS | Not listed |
| NCPS | NCS24-02191 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Penny works with
Everything Penny lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Penny discusses options in the early sessions and she helps clients choose methods that match their goals, needs and comfort. This is a collaborative process where the plan can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are like face-to-face sessions and suit longer conversations. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between meetings or use brief, focused support when that is more practical.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Penny commonly address?
Penny works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and coaching. She also offers help for related issues such as attachment, body image, guilt and midlife concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using everyday language and clear steps. Sessions aim to combine listening with actions people can try between meetings.
What background and experience does she have?
Penny has 12 years of professional psychotherapy experience and nearly 18 years working in health and social care. She is also a doctoral candidate who has completed her PhD thesis.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with HCPC and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Penny?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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