Lucy Etherington

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BSc (Hons), UKCP Accredited
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Eye, Suffolk, IP23
Limited availability
Limited availability

This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.

About me

I am offering face to face sessions in Eye Suffolk on Tuesdays only.

I work for a charity supporting survivors of CSA, SA and DV the rest of the week so space is limited, 

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I am a professionally trained and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor (BSc) and offer confidential one-to-one therapeutic sessions from Life and Sole in Eye. 

Sessions are 50 minutes long, are £50 and take place at the same time each week. There are currently no concessions for students or unemployed as my quota is full.

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
  • Methods and exercises to help manage overwhelming emotions, worries and fears
  • Tools and exercises to help with anxiety, panic attacks and flashbacks
  • A place where you can begin to understand how your mind works and what you need move forward

My approach

In integrative counselling, instead of using one theory (such as CBT), I draw from a variety of different theories and approaches and adapt them to each client. Though listening deeply and giving you the space to explore your problems, I may suggest theories or offer an approach that I feel might offer a new perspective and help you gain greater clarity.

In our first session, we begin to explore your main issues and the options open to you. In later sessions, you might find the issues relate to the past or to a deeper concern; you may also feel you need techniques to help deal with a stressful situation in the here-and-now. Counselling is not easy, and at first it may feel daunting. But the idea is that the more we understand, with compassion and companionship, the easier it gets and the better we feel.

I am trained in a combination of psychodynamic, person-centred, behavioural and existential theories and philosophies, as well as expressive writing and hypnotherapy. At the heart of my approach, however, is the healing relationship between the therapist and client based on empathy, respect, and trust.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a Diploma and BSc (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling, a BA (Hons) in English and Drama, and am a freelance journalist. I am an accredited member of the UKCP.

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 have had 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

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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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

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

£50 per 50 minute session. Prices reviewed annually.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I am not available Thursday and Fridays or at weekends.

Eye, Suffolk, IP23

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults
Older adults

Key details

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Lucy Etherington
Lucy Etherington