Penelope Stanley

About me and my therapy practice

I am an experienced counsellor and play therapist. I have many years experience of working in schools both with children and their parents, as well as supporting the school leadership to create an Attachment aware environment for pupils. 

I also work privately with adults, young people, children and families. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore whatever it is that brings you or your child to seek help. Please feel free to call to ask any questions or to arrange an initial meeting.

What I can help with

Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Loss, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self-harm, Stress, Work related issues

Types of therapy

CBT, Integrative, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Families, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited

About me and my therapy practice

I am an experienced, qualified clinical supervisor and BACP registered integrative counsellor, specialising in work with children and young people. I currently work for the charity Place2Be offering supervision to counsellors, both experienced and trainee, who are working with children in schools. As a supervisor I offer an empathic, supportive approach using creative and theoretical approaches to explore and deepen the clinical work with clients. I have extensive experience in safeguarding, multi-agency liaison and working with parents. 

Types of therapy

Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Trainee, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited