About me
Maybe you’ve always been the one others rely on – the strong one, the supportive friend, partner, parent, or colleague.
You spend so much time caring for others that your own needs often come last. Over time, you may have become so used to holding everything together that it feels difficult to slow down, switch off, ask for support, or give yourself the same compassion you so readily offer everyone else.
On the outside, you may look like you’re managing – showing up, getting things done, and keeping life moving. But underneath, you may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself.
Your mind may rarely switch off, with overthinking, self-criticism, and a pressure to keep going even when you’re struggling.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Hi, I’m Lily, a compassionate therapist with over 10 years’ experience supporting people with their mental health.
I specialise in supporting people who struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and low self-worth. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted from holding everything together, caught in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubt, while struggling to prioritise their own needs.
Therapy is a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. You don’t need the right words or a clear starting point. We can slow things down and gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface, helping you understand yourself more clearly and feel more like yourself again.
I can support you to:
• Understand and ease anxiety, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm
• Build self-worth and reduce self-criticism and self-doubt
• Explore people-pleasing, boundaries, and relationship patterns
• Recover from burnout and emotional exhaustion
• Reconnect with your needs and sense of self
• Find ways to feel calmer, more grounded, and able to switch off
• Work through guilt, grief, and life transitions
I offer a warm, relational and trauma-informed space where you can be yourself without judgement or pressure.
I work integratively, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs and working at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I believe there are understandable reasons why you feel the way you do, especially if you’ve spent years coping or carrying things alone. Together, we can begin to make sense of these experiences, identify any unhelpful patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop a kinder relationship with yourself.
Over time, therapy can help you feel more grounded, more connected to yourself, and more able to respond to life with greater clarity and confidence.
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, I offer a free 20-minute phone call to explore whether working together feels like the right fit for you. I also offer an introductory first session for £20 so you can get a sense of how therapy feels.
I’d really value the opportunity to support you on your journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Practice Degree (First-Class Honours)
My degree enables me to practice as a Level 6 qualified counsellor.
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
- Enhanced DBS Check
Experience:
My experience involves counselling children, young people, and adults across a range of settings, including charities such as Mind, schools, colleges, and community services. I have supported clients experiencing a wide range of challenges, both face-to-face and remotely.
Alongside my private practice, I work with adults experiencing complex emotional difficulties, including trauma, grief, and loss. This work continually reminds me of the complexity of emotional experience, and the quiet strength people often carry while navigating their most difficult times.
CPD Training:
I have additionally completed training and have significant experience in a range of areas including:
- Anxiety
- Low Mood
- Self-Esteem / Confidence
- Trauma and Complex Trauma
- Attachment
- Positive and Adverse Childhood Experience (PAACE)
- Shame
- Family Dynamics
- Grief and Loss
- Healthy Relationships
- Mindfulness
- Nervous System Regulation
- Safeguarding
- Mental Health First Aid
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
My Approach:
I’m an integrative therapist. My work is primarily informed by:
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
The integration of these approaches enables me to work holistically, focusing on you as a whole person rather than just the difficulties you are experiencing.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation (via telephone or online), giving us the opportunity to explore what you’re looking for and whether working together feels like the right fit for you. There is no obligation to continue after this.
Session fees:
- £45 per individual session
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Introductory Offer: First session £20.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. This introductory session offers a chance to experience therapy in a supportive, no-pressure environment and see whether I am the right therapist for you.
Payment is made by bank transfer in advance of each session to confirm your appointment.
When I work
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Further information
I currently offer online and telephone sessions for clients 16+, providing a flexible and comfortable way to access therapy from your own space.
If you have any questions at all about fees, concessions, how I work, or my availability, please feel free to get in touch - I’d be very happy to talk things through with you.
