Lucy Beeharry

I’m Lucy, an accredited integrative therapist offering safe, confidential and non-judgemental counselling. An 'integrative' style means that I can draw on several different therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs and preferences, and we can work out together what is most effective for you. There are no workbooks or instructions, just you, me, and what feels right.

I am also a qualified clinical supervisor; if you are a training or practicing therapist looking for collaborative exploration and facilitative support get in touch to discuss your needs. 

What is counselling?

The therapeutic relationship is a mutual experience built on trust, compassion and non-judgemental acceptance. All those thoughts, feelings and memories that seem unspeakable, you can say them here. I can sit with you in your darkest moments, and stay with you through the chaos of lifting the lid on long-stored emotions and experiences.

My flexible and creative approaches to counselling are often valued by clients who sometimes find it hard to know where to start, or to find the words to express what they are feeling, but still desire the autonomy to direct the counselling process themselves and find their own path. Other clients value being helped to slow down, focus, and to create connections between thoughts and order in the jumble of words can tumble out once sitting with someone trained and ready to hear them.

You might come with many questions, or none at all. I am here to help you work out what exactly it is you really want to know, and start working towards finding solutions within yourself. You are the expert in your own life, and I can help empower you to explore your emotional responses and make your own journey to a connected, fulfilling life.

When working with couples, the unique relationship itself is the focus of the work alongside exploring each individual and how you experience the relationship. Encouraging open, sensitive communication and non-verbal connectedness we will explore your historic and present patterns of relating - emotionally, psychologically and sometimes sexually - to gain an understanding of the helpful and unhelpful dynamics in your relationship and make intentional choices about desired growth and change. 

I am enthusiastic about tailoring therapy to the unique needs and circumstances of diverse clients; if you are looking for something specific or would like to talk through potential accommodations, please get in touch to see if I am the right therapist for you.

What should I expect?

In the first session I will need to go through a few details that ensure that we can work together ethically and safely. After that, the counselling session is led by you. I don't take any notes in the session as I want to be able to concentrate entirely on you and your needs, and together we can identify the significant themes and areas of focus. Sometimes I might suggest therapeutic interventions or activities that I feel might be helpful to you, often drawn from psychodynamic or attachment-led research, but these are always optional and we can talk about what is helpful - or not - as we work together. I highly value and encourage open reflection on the efficacy of our work together, and will sometimes ask you how you have experienced the session so that we can further tailor the work to what you need. 

Generally, no specific 'work' is set between sessions but it is likely you will have thoughts to reflect on. It is often said that the real therapy is what happens for you between sessions, rather than in the session itself! Some clients like to keep a notebook and you are always welcome to jot down a few notes in session if you find it helpful. It is really important to give yourself the space and time to really experience therapy as a journey, rather than squeeze it in and hope for containment in 50 minutes per week.

What can you help me with?

I have experience helping clients with a range of presentations, including; anxiety and depression, making sense of neurodiversity, ADHD and autism, grief, marriage, family and relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, identity, low self-esteem and insecurity, uncertainty and change, control conditions and stress.

My personal interest is in intergenerational conflict; exploring and understanding relationships between parents and their adult children. I am particularly experienced in helping young adults in the challenges they face in the modern world. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate. 

How can we connect?

At present I have a few sessions available during the week. Sometimes clients ask for bi-weekly sessions and whilst I do offer these when necessary, experience shows that the depth of the therapeutic work is much more effective at a weekly pace - sometimes it can take more sessions overall on a bi-weekly schedule to achieve the same ends as fewer sessions on a weekly basis. We can talk about your needs further in consultation.

I offer face-to-face counselling in my home-based office in Horsell, Surrey. Remote counselling is available on Zoom, or on the telephone. Occasionally clients have also enjoyed the option of walk-and-talk therapy, in the natural surroundings local to my office.

My fee for a 1-1 session is £65.00 - the same whether it is face-to-face or online.

​Couples’ or relationship sessions for two people are £85.00.

I offer a reduction for students studying recognised counselling courses at a level 4 or higher - however I only work with three students at any one time so please get in touch to discuss availability. 

Any questions?

I offer a free 20-minute consultation where we can get a feel of whether I would be able to help you with your needs, and you can ask me any questions you might have. For some clients, their counsellor's personal experience with specific life events might be important, so please feel free to ask whether I am a good fit for you.