About me
I currently have availability for new clients and offer online sessions across the UK. I will be relocating to Teesside in Summer 2026, where I will continue online work and offer in-person sessions locally.
Appointments are available Monday to Thursday, 10am–6pm (limited evening sessions available)
If you would like to ask about availability or register your interest, you’re welcome to get in touch. I aim to reply within 24–48 hours, so please check your junk folder if you don’t see a response.
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Hi, I’m Lucy, an integrative counsellor who works with adults.
I support people who may feel anxious, burnt out or like they’ve been holding a lot on their own.
You might recognise yourself in moments like:
- Lying awake at night, unable to switch off
- Replaying conversations or worrying what others think
- Saying “yes” when you’d rather say “no”
- Feeling tension or anxiety in your body
- Finding it hard to say what you need or express how you feel
This can show up as overthinking, people-pleasing or feeling like you’re always trying to keep up.
It’s also common to wonder whether what you’re going through is ‘serious enough’ for therapy.
You’re welcome to bring what feels important to you.
Many people come to therapy hoping to:
- Speak openly and feel heard and understood
- Make sense of their feelings, thoughts and reactions
- Feel calmer in their mind and more settled in their body
- Set boundaries and feel more secure in relationships
- Find ways to navigate and process overwhelming emotions
I offer a grounding, steady space where we can gently explore what feels difficult, without pressure to have the ‘right’ words or a clear starting point.
Rather than trying to change who you are, we can begin to understand how you work and what you need to help make life feel more manageable and true to you.
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I’m a BACP registered integrative counsellor with a degree level Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
I’ve worked in both NHS services and private practice. I engage in ongoing supervision and professional development.
I have experience supporting people with:
- Anxiety, stress and overthinking
- Depression and self-worth
- Relationship patterns and communication
- People-pleasing and masking
- Work stress and overcommitting
- Loss and grief
- Health-related concerns
- Self-image, desire and sexuality
- Self-harm and coping strategies
I work with both neurotypical and neurodivergent clients, and recognise that your experience is your own. We will work together to understand things from your perspective.
As an integrative therapist, I take a whole-person approach, taking into account your past, present and future. Our work isn’t one-size-fits-all, but shaped around you as an individual.
In our sessions, I offer space for reflection, gentle curiosity and thoughtful challenge. We will take time to notice and understand what’s coming up for you, at a pace that feels safe.
At the heart of my work is the relationship we build together. Having a space where you can be seen, heard and accepted can be quietly powerful, often bringing a sense of relief in itself. From there, things may begin to feel clearer and you might notice a growing sense of trust in yourself and confidence in your direction.
My practice is inclusive and affirming, welcoming people from all backgrounds and identities, including those who are LGBTQIA+.
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Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & Core Training
- Degree level Diploma in Integrative Counselling - NHS Inter-Psyche Training Institute
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - NHS Inter-Psyche Training Institute
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Experience in NHS and private practice
- Neurodiversity Affirming Practice certificate - Free2bMe (Currently undertaking)
- Ongoing CPD in GSRD and trauma
- Working With Loss & Bereavement for Therapists and Counsellors - Cruse
- Suicide Prevention Training - PAPYRUS
- Counselling Online - BACP & Open University
Alongside my clinical training, I have experience offering support through National Ugly Mugs (NUM), a UK organisation working to improve safety and wellbeing for people in stigmatised or marginalised industries. This experience has informed the non-judgemental, inclusive approach I bring to my work.
I am fully insured, hold an enhanced DBS check, and am registered with the ICO for data protection.
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute phone call so you can ask any questions to get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. There’s no pressure or obligation, just a gentle starting point.
The first session is a space to get to know each other. We’ll explore what’s been going on for you, what you’re hoping for and how we might work together in a way that feels supportive.
Therapy works well with consistency, as this allows trust to grow naturally. Weekly sessions are helpful for building depth, but sessions can be shaped in a way that feels realistic and sustainable for you. A regular day and time can be agreed and your space held. If your schedule varies, flexible times can be discussed.
Change takes time and isn’t always linear, but gradually things can begin to shift in a way that feels more steady and lasting. Sessions can take place for a number of weeks, months or more long term. It depends on what you’re bringing and what suits you, which is something we can review together.
You’re welcome to let me know about any preferences or needs that would help you feel more comfortable, including things like communication or sensory environment.
When I work
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Further information
Client Feedback
"There is never any judgement. Lucy understands, helps you feel comfortable and lets you open up on your own terms."
"I never felt any judgement from Lucy ... I felt heard and understood during every session and really comfortable since our first conversation."
"The weekly sessions have really helped. Lucy is easy to talk to and very patient."
