Agatha Penney, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Agatha Penney

St. Helier JE2
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Agatha Penney, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Agatha Penney

St. Helier JE2
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My Approach

Enriched by my cultural background and life-experiences I offer depths of understanding on how diversified roots of origins may impact relationships and sexuality. I works humanistically, integrating a range of approaches with a focus on the uniqueness of each individual.

My warm, sensitive, yet gently challenging therapeutic style ascertains that clients feel safe and supported to face the complexities of their experiences and explore even the most uncomfortable of contents.

As a practitioner I deliver a transformative, in-depth process that goes beyond surface-level results. My therapeutic journey prepares for new layers of awareness and making space for shift and sustainable changes. I create a connectedness based on confidentiality, acceptance and ethical practice that provokes reflection and empowering dialogs which in turn promotes healing and growth. And although there is no risk of judgement or criticism, there might be a gentle challenge and potent developmental feedback.

If you’re seeking a practitioner who provides warmth, depth and a fresh perspective, I would be honoured to hear from you.

About Me

Hello, I am Agatha and I am COSRT, BACP and UKCP accredited psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and Gestal group facilitator.

With my passion for critical and strategic thinking, I initially completed a master’s degree in philosophy, yet I was always fascinated by psychology. When I relocated the England, I joined the police force, where I gained ample of invaluable experiences that led me to endeavour on my childhood dreams and retraining as a psychotherapist.

To start with I qualified as a counsellor, and NLP practitioner and then I continued and graduated from University of Derby with Certificate in psychology, diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling and Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship therapy accredited by Middlesex University. I then went on to advance my studies by achieving accredited status from COSRT, UKCP and BACP and I also became a clinical supervisor and Gestalt group facilitator. Although it all taken me around 10 years, it was so worth it!

I spent my first few years of clinical practice working from London's a busy centres alongside very experienced colleagues and mentors, where I learnt so much about about human nature, and most of all what make us react and act in certain ways and how can we navigate our lives to accomplish best possible results.

Before specialising in sex and relationship therapy I enjoyed working in bereavement centre, primary school settings using variety of modalities and interventions (including play and sand-play models) to deal with trauma, loss, ocd, phobias, depression, anxiety amongst many other presentations.

I now specialise mainly in working with individuals, couples and diverse relationships facing a scope of psychosexual and relationship challenges, including intimacy issues, male and female sexual dysfunctions, infidelity and trauma. I also hold special interest in neurodivergent presentations, especially in ASD and ADHD and their impact on sexual and relational functioning.

I am bilingual speaker and provide therapeutic process inclusively in both English and Polish languages.

I work with

  • Companies
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

ADHD and its impact on sexual and relational functioning
Relationships issues I address in my clinics: domestic violence, emotional & physical abuse being affected by getting pregnant /unwanted pregnancy / miscarriage / abortion childhood and/or workplace bullying and harassment relationship, sex and/or psycho-sexual difficulties love addiction separation anxiety & attachment issues betrayal, affairs, separation & divorce co-dependency issues jealousy & trust issues family conflict and/or children related issues ‘patchwork’ (extended) family and/or friends difficulties & conflict discrimination & racial abuse low self-esteem, lack of self-belief and confidence issues, people pleasing tendencies Arguments / Communication Problems Different Needs / Wants Financial Issues / Career Goals Jealousy & Trust Issues Cultural / Religious Differences Children / Step Children / Families Growing Apart Positive Uncoupling Seeking Help in Separation Mother-Daughter conflict Generational trauma
Female & Males Psychosexual issues: vaginismus dyspareunia and/or vulval/vaginal pain anorgasmia low or lack of sexual desire unfulfilled sexual needs change in sexual needs arousal difficulties erectile dysfunctions premature ejaculation difficulty ejaculating arousal difficulties fear of intimacy low or lack of sexual desire unfulfilled sexual needs change in sexual needs Psychosexual therapy can help with: Love addiction Sex education Building self confidence around sex Intimacy after trauma/abuse Impact of menopause on intimacy Hormonal imbalance & deficiency and its impact on sex
gender, sexual, and relationship diversity (GSRD) diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, diverse relationship structures ( including polyamory and non-monogamy) fetish, kink, BDSM
Physical, Emotional, Psychological Trauma and abuse Complex trauma (CPTSD) Generational trauma

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Psychosexual Psychotherapist
  • Sexual and Relationship Psychotherapist

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy
  • Telephone Therapy

St. Helier Office

The Wellness Centre
Millais House - Rue De L’Eteau
St. Helier JE2 3WF
Jersey

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Cost:

£80-£180

UKCP College

  • College for Sexual and Relationship Psychotherapy (CSRP)
Agatha Penney

Agatha Penney

St. Helier JE2

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