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Charly Pennicott-Henry

Charly Pennicott-Henry

NCPS

United Kingdom

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Calm support for anxiety and life change

  • Anxiety and stress help
  • Focus on relationships
  • Person-centred approach

About Charly

Charly Pennicott-Henry welcomes people who are feeling anxious, stressed or unsure about their relationships and sense of self. She supports adults who struggle with low mood, self‑esteem, panic and the pressures of life changes. Charly writes plainly and listens carefully to what is most worrying right now.

She offers short conversations that look at what is happening day to day and at the patterns behind it. Charly tailors sessions by drawing on Systemic and Humanistic ideas to suit each person’s situation. That means she pays attention to relationships and to the personal meaning behind behaviour.

Charly has worked in the UK for 11 years and holds the NCPS credential. Her background includes helping people with anxiety, coping skills, depression and communication problems. She also supports those dealing with betrayal, bereavement and other major life transitions.

In individual work she helps people explore how their thoughts, feelings and actions connect. She encourages practical steps and small changes you can try between sessions. The pace and focus are set together, so sessions feel useful and manageable.

Her approach aims to help people find clearer choices and more confidence. Charly emphasises understanding over judgement and supports clients to build on their own strengths. If you want to explore next steps, she asks simple questions first and then helps plan a way forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Charly commonly works from Systemic and Humanistic perspectives. Systemic work looks at relationships and the patterns between people to see how these affect day to day life and stress. Humanistic work focuses on the person’s experience and values, helping them name feelings and make choices that fit their own goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Charly works collaboratively to decide what techniques might help most, based on each person’s needs, priorities and comfort. She will adapt the focus over time as goals change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work, family life and travel, and saving time otherwise spent commuting. Online sessions can make it easier to check in more frequently during stressful periods or to try shorter appointments when needed. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm which options are currently offered before booking so you can choose what fits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Charly help with?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, low self‑esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Charly uses an integrated approach that draws on Systemic and Humanistic ideas, focusing on relationships and personal meaning in everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Charly holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much does therapy with Charly cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Whenever you are ready

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp, in your own time.

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