Penny Wilkinson
Mrs Penelope Wilkinson
Phone
+61 417 663 539
Mobile
0417663539
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.pennywilkinsoncounsellor.com

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
MCouns
Registration Number
24365
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling


Accredited Supervisor
Accredited PACFA Registrant
Private health rebate/NDIS provider
NDIS Provider, Offers Private Health Rebate
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Penny is a trauma and addiction recovery specialist. She works within a trauma-informed framework drawing from a wide range of therapies. Not a 'one size fits all' system. Her work is guided by the principles of attachment theory. Penny's study of interpersonal neurobiology informs her how the synaptic shadows of our past directly influence how we experience our present reality. Trauma in the past can affect our current nervous system functioning. Penny finds Somatic Experiencing therapy, created by Peter Levine, effective in reducing stress and trauma recovery. She uses SE techniques aimed at relieving and resolving triggers of trauma, which often lead clients to feel, stuck in past pains and defensive approaches. Penny brings a curiosity to the body's sensations and responses to life in each current moment. She is passionate about celebrating the courage involved in overcoming life's struggles. Forming a supportive relationship is a key strength of Penny's.
Penny is also trained in Gottman Relationship Model for Couple Therapy and Prepare Enrich which she uses for marriage preparation.
In 2020 Penny opened a free all addictions intensive group therapy practice in Gladesville called The Overcomers Place.
In 2024 Penny completed her training to be an Accredited Clinical Supervisor with PACFA.
Practice opening hours
Monday / Wednesday / Thursday
Issues I can help with
Lesbian & Bisexual issues (undefined), Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Existential or spiritual issues, Family or parenting, Gay (undefined), Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation, Relationship issues, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Christian counselling, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Couples therapy, Existential psychotherapy, Integrative therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Motivational interviewing, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Solution-focussed therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic psychotherapy, Systemic therapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Penny Wilkinson CounsellingSuite 13, Level 2, 1 Jordan StGladesvilleNSW2111