Lucy Semple

Let's be honest, finding the right counsellor is daunting and confusing, especially with so many profiles to read so I'll try to keep it simple.  I am an accredited Counsellor and I have been in practice since 2016.

I have worked in various settings such as mental health charities, Mind and Samaritans, in the occupational health and wellbeing sector and currently as a private therapist.

  I am a warm and friendly therapist with a down to earth nature. I can empower you to overcome a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, anger, burnout, feelings of overwhelm, feeling lost and 'stuck in a rut'.

I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up about your inner most thoughts and feelings. I am a person-centred therapist, meaning that you will feel seen and heard in your individuality and that the sessions will be tailored to fit what you need and want.  We may explore things like your relationships, your childhood, any bereavements/losses you may have endured, your self esteem, or anything at all that you feel you need to gain clarity on or offload.

I offer the conditions for you to deepen your understanding of yourself and believe that every person has the capacity to reach their full potential given the chance.

Over the years I have been trained to be an integrative therapist so  can guide you on evidence based self-help/CBT informed techniques that will help you learn to cope with symptoms such as worry, overthinking, poor sleep, low-confidence, low-mood and low-motivation. I will offer insight and suggestions for you to consider and I will support you with goal setting, to achieve positive change and encourage you to live a more fulfilled life.

I am doing in person sessions at the following venue on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays;

St James Tower, 7 Charlotte Street, Central Manchester,  M1 4DZ.

I also offer telephone or video sessions.

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Client Testimonials;

‘These sessions and talking to you is giving me hope’

'I began working with Lucy after a number of difficult situations, in my life.
Lucy taught me strategies to help me override my, sometimes unhelpful, instincts in dealing with life's challenges!  Lucy is more than just a Counsellor, she gives you the tools to make sense of the nonsensical.'

'I've been having therapy on and off for 15 years and working with Lucy is the best therapy I've had, it's been the most useful and the changes I have made feel lifelong' 

 'Just want to say how grateful I am for everything. With your help I have been able to accept myself AS I AM and not who I think I should be, as well as things that have happened in the past. Not only that, but the things I have learnt from these sessions are like a toolkit for life that I can always come back to when I need it. I know that you will probably say that I was the one who did the work, but even so, I could not have done it without the safe space you created, and I definitely could not have kept coming back without you making me feel like I could, as well as the constant encouragement and kindness'

'These sessions are really helping, I can see I am already making positive changes and I’ve been recommending counselling to everyone I speak to'

‘I feel like a different person than I was when we first spoke, I know I will never go back to feeling the way I was. I have tools to help control my anxiety and different perspectives, I know my pitfalls and how to challenge them’

‘I always feel lighter after my session and have a different perspective on things’ 

I know reaching out can be a hard first step but just send me an email or a text and I will guide you through the next stages.

I offer a free 10 min telephone or video consultation to see if we are a good fit and as a chance for you to ask me any questions before booking in a first session.

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I offer a limited number of concessional spaces for students.

I currently offer in-person , telephone or video sessions.

In- person sessions are currently held in Central Manchester, on Charlotte Street, M1 4DZ.