Lucy Etherington
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About me
Welcome to my page. As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a variety of different theories and approaches and adapt to the client's needs. We work together to create a safe place to hold your most personal thoughts, fears and experiences, to gain clarity and build resiliance for change.
I offer confidential one-to-one therapeutic sessions online and in person in my rooms in Norwich. Sessions are 50 minutes long, are £55 and take place at the same time each week.
I offer:
- A confidential, non-judgemental space where you can talk about difficult subjects
- Help understanding your relationship patterns
- Clarity on how the past impacts the present
- Ideas to help manage overwhelming emotions, worries and fears
- Tools and deeper understanding for anxiety, panic attacks and flashbacks
- A place where you can begin to understand how your mind works and what you need move forward
An outline of the process
In our initial call and first session, we begin to explore your main issues and the options open to you.
Through listening deeply and giving you the space to explore your problems, I may suggest theories or approaches that could offer a new perspective and help you gain greater insight.
However, our sessions are informed by you; I don't lead or offer advice, that would be unethical and disempowering. What we do is begin a safe but sometimes challenging exploraiton of what you require in order to heal, to discover your goals and aims, to find out whether you have been living authentically or according to early childhood scripts, to discover who you are - don't worry if you don't know this yet; working it all out is part of the process.
In later sessions, you might find the issues relate to the past or to a deeper concern; you may also feel you need techniques, tools or creative expression to help deal with a stressful situation in the here-and-now, to find your voice or identify and remove the blocks that are holding you back.
The more we understand, with compassion and companionship, the easier it gets and the better we feel.
About Me
My first career was journalism: I interviewed a lot of celebrities and artists, but have always been fascinated by people, relationships, families and creative processes; especially how we adapt and survive great difficulties. I wanted to add value and retrained as a counsellor 16 years ago when my family decamped from London to the countryside in pursuit of a more authentic life. We have now returned to the city, Norwich, which I love because I missed culture and people-watching in cafes, and still have a strong connection to nature and the coast. The best of both worlds.
Obviously, I have been on my own journey and accompanied friends and family on theirs. I get how hard, courageous and profoundly rewarding it is to do this inner work. There is always more learning and growth, which is why I love what I do.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Diploma and BSc (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling, a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, a BA (Hons) in English and Drama, and a Diploma in therapeutic writing. I am an accredited member of the UKCP and uphold their values and ethics.
I have specialised in trauma for over ten years and am a counsellor at the Rowan Project, part of the Daisy Programme, working with clients who have experienced sexual and domestic abuse. Trauma comes in many guises, from loss or abuse, to witnessing or being involved in a shocking or frightening experience. It is also a rich source for the latest research and discoveries in counselling theory and neuroscience.
“The paradox of trauma,” wrote psychologist Peter Levine, “is that it has both the power to destroy and the power to transform and resurrect.”
I enjoyed three years of professional training with the Matrix College of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and hold additional qualifications in hypnotherapy and psychotherapeutic writing. I have held previous counselling roles at Suffolk Mind in Bury St Edmunds, CARA in Colchester and The Sue Lambert Trust in Norwich.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£55 per 50 minute session. Prices reviewed annually.
When I work
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Further information
I am available in the Practice Rooms in Norwich on Fridays, online on Monday and evenings. The rest of the week I am a counsellor for The Rowan Project.
