We Counsel
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Tavistock and Plymouth, Devon

PENNY TANNER

I am Penny, and I am passionate about my counselling work. I am a qualified professional counsellor offering both short and long-term confidential work with individuals and couples in Tavistock and Plymouth.

As an integrative counsellor I have studied many ways of dealing with issues that arise and therefore adapt the way I work to your individual and personal needs. Coming from a Person-Centred background, I believe our relationship to be the most important element in the counselling space. My approach is to be guided by you keeping language jargon-free, welcoming and sincere so that the experience feels comfortable and 'right' for you.

I believe counselling can help you lead a happier life by a gentle journey of self-discovery to maximise your potential. I want you to feel free to speak openly, honestly and with confidence. I want to engage with you and for you to feel valued and understood for who you are.

I have worked with people all my life, spending many years in Financial Institutions and have an understanding of the pressures/stress that is related to this type of work and have learnt to maintain a sense of humour. Latterly I have been working for many years within the National Health Service in dental and medical practices in the South West of England. I enjoy sport, run for charity and have in the past taught skiing to adults and children.

I am a member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and also BACP Association for Independent Practioners and abide by their ethics.

I have counselling experience of the following:

Anger

Anxiety

Bereavement/loss

Eating Disorders

Domestic Violence

Lack of Confidence

Life Crisis

Panic Attacks

Relationship difficulties

Self-esteem

Self harm

Stress

Surviving childhood abuse

Training Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP accredited)
Level II Certificate in Counselling Skills
TA101 (Certificate in Transactional Analysis)

I have also attended courses in specialist areas, including:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Self Harm
Domestic Violence
Couples Counselling
Working with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body Work
Mindfulness
Person-Centred Counselling as a Spiritual Discipline
Non Verbal Communication
Anger, Rage & Relationship

CONTACT

Penny Tanner

penny@wecounsel.co.uk click here to email me

Tel: 01822 614798 or 07718 759931

If you get my voicemail service please do not be put off by this, I will get back to you as soon as possible if you leave your name and phone number.

I am also a member of the Counselling Directory, click here to visit.