Olivia Penn
Psychotherapist
“Hello, I'm Olivia. A qualified therapist who helps to empower women to feel emotionally and personally fulfilled in their lives. I offer a kind and supportive space online, to listen to you with an open heart, to hold you and your story with tenderness, and to guide you through this time.”
About Me
Approach
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Services
Services Offered:
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Forgiveness
The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Professional Title:
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Psychotherapist
A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.
Qualifications
University of Cumbria
Goldsmiths, University of London
Registrations
British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Registered Therapist
Service Area
Tender Hearts Therapy (online counselling and psychotherapy)
In-person & OnlineManchester, Lancashire