I'm Penelope Ford.
I work with people who are going through transitions. Sometimes it's the obvious kind: losing someone you love, a relationship ending, starting over somewhere new. But just as often it's the less visible kind, the slow realisation that the life you're living doesn't match the life you want, or the creeping sense that something needs to change but you have no idea what.
My main focus areas are worry, grief, and relationships, but I'm not rigid about categories. Life doesn't sort itself neatly into boxes, and neither do people. If you come to me about one thing and we end up talking about something completely different, that's fine. That's often where the real value lies.
I believe in meeting you where you are. If you're angry, let's talk about why. If you're numb, let's sit with that. If you're carrying guilt or shame so suffocating it's shaped how you hold yourself, let's look at it together and figure out how to ease the load. I'm not afraid of difficult feelings, and I won't rush you past them.
Practically speaking, I like to keep things grounded and goal-oriented. We'll figure out what you actually want to change, and then we'll work on it together, step by step. I'll suggest things to reflect on between sessions, not to pile on pressure but because the thinking you do on your own can be just as valuable as our conversations.
I approach everything from a place that's open, non-judgemental, and grounded in respect. Your background, your beliefs, your identity. None of that changes the quality of attention you'll get from me. Everyone deserves to feel heard and taken seriously.
Something here resonated? I'd be happy to hear from you. One conversation at a time.