Welcome. I am Lucy (she/her), a registered member of the BACP and working online, but centred in the West Midlands: includes the 3 counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
About me and my practice
I believe everyone is unique in their lived experiences and so to accommodate this I work to tailor my approach and interventions to suit you as an individual, within your particular circumstances.
Reaching out for a counsellor who listens without judgement and provides a space to explore your lived experiences is the minimal you would expect from me. The important part of your counselling journey is the relationship we build together on respect, trust and understanding.
It may be difficult sometimes to express what you are experiencing verbally and identify what you are feeling. If this is you, then I am happy to offer creative ways of working to enable other suitable forms of expression.
I am especially interested in working with women's and men's issues, trauma and abuse, and 'social graces' that may gravely affect issues linked to personal identity.
Experience
I am a person-centred counsellor and have experience working with children, young people and adults. With this client range, I really understand the impact on young people and adults in different areas of their lives, having experienced adversities in childhood and not ready until now to receive help, with empathy and understanding.
I am also a qualified teacher, having worked for just over 15 years in schools and recently in further education. This has enhanced my skills and knowledge and can therefore provide psycho-education to enable clients to explore their own resources and make informed decisions, whether this is counselling, coaching or a combined approach.
I am here to enable you to exact change that is appropriate for you as an individual, at your pace.
Qualifications
Training, qualifications and experience:
FDSc. Counselling and Psychotherapy
PGDip. Psychology
BSc. (Hons.) Biochemistry
PGCE
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Anxiety
Autism
Understanding Eating Disorders
Internal Family Systems
Trauma induced shame
Menopausal issues
Professional Membership
Registered MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Initial Consultation
An initial 30 minute session is offered online or by telephone to get a better understanding of your worries, within cultural, societal and familial contexts, as well as, consideration of whether we can work together short- or long-term.
Fees
Sessions are charged at £55 per hour and concessionary rates can be discussed at the initial 30-minute consultation, charged at £25. Please contact me for further details and methods of payment.
When I Work
I am currently available on Mondays (9:30-4pm), Wednesdays (6-8pm) and Fridays.
I am not available on Saturdays, and Sundays.
I provide short and long-term therapy which is client-led. However, if I feel I cannot support your journey I will signpost you to the most suitable services.
Therapeutic Approach
Brief therapy, CBT, Eclectic, Emotionally focused therapy, Humanistic, Person centred
Video Platforms
Google Meet, WhatsApp.
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Worcestershire
