The main focus of my writing has been on the integration of psychotherapy/counselling and faith/religion from a broadly Christian perspective, particularly with regards to power and relationship dynamics in religious therapeutic dyads. I am currently working on writing about therapeutic photography and creative writing in therapy.

Penny, J. E. (in press) Healing Influence: Power Dynamics and the Therapeutic Relationship in Christian Counselling. Farnham: Waverley Publishing.

Yun, E. & Penny, J. E. (2025) Race and intersectionality. Accord. Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions, 128, Autumn, 8-12.

Penny, J. E. (2024) On research ethics. Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions. [Online blog]. Available at: https://www.acc-uk.org/blog/on-research-ethics/.

Yun, E. & Penny, J. E. (2023) Towards healing – creating space for uncomfortable conversations: An interview about race between Ellen Yun and Janet Penny. Waverley Abbey College Journal, 3 (2), 102-114.

Penny, J. E. (2023) Editorial: An invitation to compassion. Waverley Abbey College Journal, 3 (2), 4-6.

Penny, J. E. (2023) Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professionals Research Ethics Policy and Procedures. Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professionals.

Penny, J. E. (2022) Editorial: The art of listening. Waverley Abbey College Journal, 2 (1), 4-5.

Penny, J. E. (2022) Reflections on creative writing for therapeutic purposes. Accord, Association of Christian Counselling, 114, Spring, 10-13.

Penny, J. E. (2021) The ‘research pond’: An introduction to research methodologies. Waverley Abbey College Journal, 1 (2), 112-124.

Penny, J. E. (2021) Editorial: Reflecting on research – connecting with creativity and transformation. Waverley Abbey College Journal, 1 (2), 7-24.

Penny, J. E. (2021) ‘Not a straitjacket but creatively flexible: An interview with Dr Owen Ashley on the Waverley integrative framework. Waverley Abbey College Journal, 1 (1), 4-12.

Penny, J. E. (2021) Editorial: Joining the integrative conversation. Waverley Abbey College Journal, 1 (1), 1-2.

Penny, J. E. (2020) Every Day Insights: Anxiety. Farnham: CWR.

Penny, J. E. (2018) The power dynamics of working within your own tribe. Accord, Association of Christian Counselling, 100, Autumn, 2018, 8-9.

Penny, J. E. (2013) Christian counselling and the ‘R’ word. Accord, Association of Christian Counselling, 77, Winter, 24-26.

Penny, J. E. (2003) Working with children: A communicative approach. In M. Cross, L. Papadopoulos, & R. Bor (Eds.), Reporting in Counselling and Psychotherapy: A Trainee’s Guide to Preparing Case Studies and Reports. Hove: Brunner-Routledge.

I have also series edited the following books which are introductory guides for working with specific problems for counsellors and others in helping roles, from a Christian perspective:

Bray, W. & Churchill, H. (2023) Insight into Sexual Abuse. Farnham: Waverley Abbey Resources.

Bray, W., Ledger, C. & Suter, L. (2025) Insight into Perfectionism. Farnham: Waverley Abbey Resources.

Hurtley, R. (2023) Insight into Dementia. Farnham: Waverley Abbey Resources.

Suter, L. (2023) Insight into Depression. Farnham: Waverley Abbey Resources.

Suter, L. (2023) Insight into Anxiety. Farnham: Waverley Abbey Resources.