Integrative and Relational Counsellor

Hello, I’m Penny Tierney, founder of Wisdom Coaching and Counselling. I’m a qualified BSc Integrative Counsellor, offering in-person sessions in Shoreditch and online therapy for adults and young people (aged 13+).

Who I Work With

Adults

I support adults facing:

• Stress, anxiety, panic, unwanted thought patterns

• Depression and low mood

• Burnout and overwhelm

• Grief and loss

• Trauma and abandonment

• Relationship struggles

• Self-worth and identity issues

• Spiritual exploration or spiritual abuse

Teenagers (13+) — A Message for Parents

Watching your teen struggle can feel helpless and confusing. I provide a grounded, approachable space where young people can talk freely and be themselves, without judgment.

I have a strong background in alternative education and have worked with teens navigating:

• Anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and sensory issues

• Identity, peer pressure, and school stress

• Learning difficulties and neurodiversity (ADHD, ADD and Autism)

• Difficult family dynamics and past trauma

Teens often appreciate my honest, no-nonsense approach, balanced with warmth and humour. Depending on their needs, I may integrate creative or practical techniques to support their emotional growth and confidence.

➡️ Free 20-minute parent consultation available to see if we’re a good fit.

My Approach

I offer a down-to-earth, straight-talking style grounded in warmth, compassion, and mutual respect. While I deeply value empathy and emotional safety, I also believe in being honest and purposeful, no fluff, and a no-time-wasting approach.

I work from a relational and pluralistic framework, which means:

• We build a genuine relationship first. Trust is the foundation of all meaningful therapeutic work.

• I tailor therapy to your needs, using a wide range of approaches. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” here.

Together, we’ll explore what’s going on, uncover what’s been holding you back, and work toward real, lasting change at a pace that feels safe for you.

Therapy Is a Partnership

This isn’t therapy done to you it’s something we do together. You are the expert on your life. My job is to walk with you, hold space, offer insight, and help you find tools that feel empowering and useful. Sometimes we’ll face the hard stuff; other times there will be moments of relief, laughter, or lightness because therapy should reflect the full range of what it means to be human.

My Therapeutic Toolbox

Here are some of the therapies I integrate into my work:

• Person-Centred Therapy – A warm, non-judgmental space to help you feel truly heard and accepted

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Practical tools for shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours

• Psychodynamic Therapy – Understanding how past experiences shape your present

• Existential Therapy – Exploring meaning, purpose, and identity

• Mindfulness & Self-Compassion – Managing emotions and building inner resilience

• Creative Techniques – Art, writing, or symbolism to help express complex feelings

• Life Coaching & Mentoring – Goal setting, confidence-building, and personal growth

Every session is tailored to you — your story, your goals, your pace.