About me
I provide counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples in person, with options for walk-and-talk, creative sessions available upon request, and remote for existing clients. My approach is client-centred, and relational rooted in trust, authenticity, and understanding. I am also trauma-aware and recognise that anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviours, numbness, and other reactions can often be natural responses to distressing circumstances and events.
Furthermore I understand how different events and environments—including social contexts and relationships—can empower or disempower. When disempowered, these factors may contribute to distress and adaptations that obstruct authentic connections with ourselves and others. Therapy can create a safe space to explore these challenges realistically and authentically.
Together, we may address shame or guilt, including the belief that you’ve let yourself or others down. My role is to support you in cultivating self-awareness, a space for you to take proportionate responsibility, and foster a clearer understanding of yourself within your context.
With eight years of reflective group work experience, I have a deep appreciation for relational dynamics in both individual and societal settings. This background informs my practice, allowing me to notice the complexities of your relationships and experiences with greater insight and compassion.
Additional Information
I am a cis female with mixed European and North African heritage. I am a qualified teacher and serve as a supervisor and couples/group therapist. Currently, I am studying Psychological Trauma at the University of Chester.
I am registered with Health code - AXA, Bupa, WPA, Aviva.
Location
Memorial Hall, 2 The High St, Hamble, Hampshire, SO314JE
Email: lindsey@flourish-therapy.co.uk
Mobile: 07552828611
Sessions
Individual £60 (50-min) in room
Walk and talk £50 (45-55 min)
Couples £75 (60-min) £100 (90-mins)
EMDR £70 (60-min)
Who & how long
I meet with individuals, couples, young people, families and groups. Individual sessions are 50 minutes, 45-55 mins walk and talk, couples or more than one, duration, 60-90 mins. Sessions are face-to-face, outdoors, or remote.
Outdoors
If you have restricted mobility, we can meet at an agreed outdoor location or walk and talk along the wooded pathways towards the shoreline. Duration 45mins-55-mins.
Creative
I can facilitate creative expression through arts and sand tray.
Experience
I met the person-centred counselling profession in 2011. Since then, I have gained experience in charities, education and private practice. I also facilitate training and supervise. I am trauma-aware and in further psychological trauma training.
I am committed to continued professional development (CPD) to revisit and learn more about client characteristics and concerns. This includes (but isn’t limited to) understanding the impact of societal deprivation, differing abilities, neo-conventional family structures, and discrimination based on race and ethnicity. Gender, Sexuality, Relationship, Diversity (GSRD) and Neurodivergence.
The Initial Session
For individuals, I offer an initial 30-minute session (£30) in-room or via phone or video link 30-minute (free). For couples, this is a full hour; initial (£35). Walk and talk initial in room (£30).
If sessions are in person, meeting 'in the room' can be helpful. The room is bright yet cosy, located on the first floor of Hamble Memorial Hall. It offers a lift, parking, accessible toilets and disabled parking. I will ask if you need further adjustments. Unfortunately, due to fire regulations, I can only offer in-room sessions to those who have the mobility to exit via the stairs.
The initial session is your chance to see if therapy with me is something you'd like to pursue. It's also an opportunity to explore what you'd like to achieve and provide insight into how I work.
The counselling agreement contract, including the boundaries and limitations of the sessions, is also explained. If we agree to continue, we will find a mutually agreeable time/day to meet, ideally regularly.
Duration - Initial Session
Face-to-face (initial) - £30 (30-minute)
ZOOM (initial) - free (30 minutes)
Couples (initial) - £35 (1 hour)
Planning
In the initial session, it can be helpful to discuss a realistic amount and frequency of sessions. Bear in mind that there is no normal; rather we establish whether what you present can be aligned to the number of sessions - as there may be ethical implications. However, following the opening of 'Pandora's Box' a reassessment of the number of sessions could be necessary. Meaning that without the veil that may have afforded protection, you may have more to unpack.
When it isn't wise to continue
This includes: If we have someone in common, or you are currently experiencing something that in the present moment could be harmful for you to open. If there is violence towards the partner you are seeking counselling with, or you want to be given tools to manage. I also cannot take responsibility for substance withdrawal, rather, this is something that I can work alongside other professionals with. Finally, major limits to my understanding or connection– as such, it could be better to refer to a colleague more informed by lived experience or another profession.
Do reach me with any questions you may have.....
Please do let me know if any adjustments on Zoom, or in-room are required - I will be happy to accommodate.
Training, qualifications & experience
BACP Accreditation
BA 1st Class Hons in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy
BA Hons Business Administration
*PGCert Psychological Trauma - in progress
Diploma Level 5 in Teaching
Certificate in Buddhist-informed Ecotherapy
Certificate in Applied Polyvagal Yoga
Certificate in Clinical Supervision
Certificate in Couples Counselling
BACP – 288439
ICO – 2025
DBS – 2025
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£55.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Please contact re-pricing, as circumstances are very much considered.
*Initial 30-minute session face-to-face/in-room - £25- £30 (free via Zoom). Couples (initial) £35.
Fee rate
*Individual 50-minute session £60
*Couples (initial 1 hour £35) ongoing sessions 60-mins £75 (or) 90-minute session £110
*EMDR (1-hour) £70
I can offer fee flexibility, meaning a lower rate where required. The number of clients I can offer this service to is limited.
When I work
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Further information
Regardless of where we meet, I am vested in your direction and promotion of authenticity, as well as simply, yet powerfully, being a companion for where you are.
