Why Loom?
Life is made up of many threads – our experiences, relationships, strengths, challenges, hopes and losses. Trauma can leave those threads tangled or frayed, sometimes leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves.
A loom provides structure to gather those threads and hold them together, weaving them into something uniquely meaningful.
This idea sits at the heart of Loom. You bring your experiences, strengths and knowledge of yourself; we bring curiosity, care and therapeutic expertise. Together, we explore what matters to you and all the different parts of who you are, even those that might feel difficult to understand or make room for. You don't need to have all the answers before you begin.
Therapy isn't about fixing you, because you're not broken. It's about making sense of your experiences and rebuilding trust in yourself, at your own pace.
Loom, at its heart, is a place to gather the threads.
About me
Hi, I'm Penny
I'm a therapist, clinical supervisor and educator with over 10 years' experience working with trauma, particularly in the specialist sexual assault and family violence sector.
A big part of what drives my work is helping people better understand trauma and the many ways it can shape our lives, relationships and sense of self. Sometimes that means working directly with people navigating their own experiences. Other times, it's about supporting professionals to build the knowledge, confidence and skills to recognise and respond to trauma with care.
What I've learned over the years is that trauma rarely fits neatly into boxes, and neither do people. I bring that understanding to all of my work, adapting what I do to the person, the circumstances and what's needed in that moment.
Training & education
Practical, engaging training that goes beyond knowing what to do, to feeling confident doing it. I work with health professionals and organisations to build the knowledge and skills to recognise trauma, respond thoughtfully and support people experiencing sexual and family violence.