A Warm Welcome to Tender Hearts Therapy
Online Counselling and Psychotherapy
Hello, I'm Olivia...
a qualified online Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
I offer a gentle approach to online therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and low self-esteem, all from the comfort of your own space.
In therapy, we will explore the sacred and fragile things you are holding close to your chest right now, and most importantly, you will no longer have to hold them on your own.
I will listen to you with an open heart, hold you and your story with tenderness, and guide you through this time in your life.
Olivia Penn
Psychotherapist
BA (hons), MA MBACP
Where You Are Right Now
Are you feeling alone, fearful, defeated, and in need of some support?
Does life feel both overwhelming and underwhelming at the same time?
Do you find yourself asking, "Is there more to life than this?" or are you constantly comparing yourself to others?
We will all struggle in our lives at some point - it's part of the human experience, and many of us are facing challenges in our lives that can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, hopeless, or uncertain about our future.
Does This Feel Familiar?
Maybe you’re standing at a crossroads in your life, unsure of which direction to take, or maybe it feels like the ground has disappeared from beneath you and you've been free-falling for a while.
You might carry a tight, heavy feeling in your chest or stomach—an unease you’ve come to know as depression or a lingering sadness you can’t shake.
There’s a constant inner voice of doubt, of not being “enough,” and measuring yourself against an idea of where you "should" be in life.
These sensations can rob us of the feeling that we are in control of our lives, of our trust and ease throughout day-to-day life, and of our peace of mind.
I'm Here For You - How Therapy Helps
Therapy is an empowering first step towards taking care of yourself, your mental health, and your world around you.
In therapy, it is not about throwing ourselves away and striving to become something better.
You are not broken.
Therapy, and subsequently healing,
begin when we befriend who we already are.
Clients finish therapy with me feeling more grounded and
a sense of inner peace...
...they feel a deeper clarity and acceptance of who they are...
...and the confidence to start living in a way they have been yearning for.
Therapy with me
My Approach
For the past nine years, I've worn many hats: perpetual student, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and group facilitator, navigating both the public and private therapeutic realms. Now I work solely online in my private practice with clients from the UK and across the world.
I draw on a variety of evidence-based techniques and tools, and tailor my approach to the specific needs of each individual and their unique needs - my therapy is not a one-size-fits-all.
I take my time to get to know you and to allow you to settle into a rhythm that feels good, providing a supportive space for you to explore everything sacred and fragile that you are holding right now. We do this from the comfort of your own space, one step at a time.
My Expertise
I work with the complexities of the human experience, supporting clients through challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, major loss, a sense of meaninglessness/purposelessness, attachment relationship difficulties, and burnout.
I specialise in working with millennials, highly sensitive individuals, menstrual cycle awareness, PMS, and PMDD.
I hold a BA (Hons) and an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy, with a specialisation in Humanistic and Integrative/ Holistic Therapies.
My training and therapeutic approach draw from a range of modalities, including Humanistic Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Existential Therapy, Focusing, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Informed practices, and Psychoeducation.
I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and adhere to their ethical frameworks. I am in regular supervision and take responsibility for my continued professional development.
How Sessions work:
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50-minute weekly or fortnightly sessions online.
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Sessions are open-ended, meaning that we can continue with therapy for as long as you feel it is needed.
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No minimum number of sessions is required, and clients can end therapy at any time.
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1-1 tailored Psychotherapy for you and your needs, held in a warm, compassionate, and gentle confidential space.
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Fees are on a sliding scale of £70-£95 per session
My Promise
As your therapist, I am committed to creating a collaborative relationship together in therapy. Essentially, I am here to get to know you... not a diagnosis, a label, or who you feel you should be.
I will work with you to identify the parts of yourself that are important to you as we chart a path toward a more hopeful future. I promise to wholly listen and support you, providing a space for you and all the parts of yourself, even the ones you don't like that much (yet!).
I hope that through therapy, you will feel more capable and confident in implementing the changes that will lead to the kind of life you have been yearning for, developing the skills and tools that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Where To Start?
The first steps to starting therapy are often the most daunting.
I'm here to help make the process as comfortable and convenient as possible.
Step 1. Reaching Out
Step 2. Free 15-Minute Consultation
Step 3. Beginning Your Therapy Journey
Reach out to me today via the contact form below. I will get back to you as soon as I can with my availability and to arrange an initial free chat.
The consultation is a time for you to tell me what has brought you to therapy.
I will talk you through how I work as a therapist and offer you the chance to ask any questions.
You will be able to get a feel for working with me online and decide if you would like to begin therapy together.
We will meet weekly/fortnightly for online sessions in a confidential space,
providing emotional safety and stability whilst we figure this out together,
working towards a place where you can feel more light and free, one step at a time.
Contact me today for a free 15-minute consultation call...
Whether you're seeking therapy for the first time, or have tried it before, I invite you to reach out and schedule an initial chat...