Lucy Sheils

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Psychotherapist, MBACP, MSc

About me

You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by patterns that no longer seem to work for you - perhaps around identity, relationships, or how your mind works day to day. I work with LGBTQIA+ clients and those with ADHD, alongside anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, grief, or a major life change that's left you feeling disconnected from yourself or uncertain about what comes next.

Sometimes people come to therapy knowing exactly what they want help with. Others arrive with a quieter feeling that something isn't quite right - that life feels harder than it should, or no longer fits in the way it once did. You don't have to have it all figured out before starting therapy.

I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore what's going on for you at your pace. Together, we'll make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences, helping you better understand yourself and find ways forward that feel meaningful and sustainable.

I work with a range of issues including sexuality, gender identity, ADHD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, burnout, family challenges, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I also work with clients across any relationship structure, including polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, taking a sex-positive, non-judgmental approach throughout.

I value diversity and individuality, and aim to create a warm, affirming, and welcoming space where you can feel accepted as you are.

Training, qualifications & experience

Some of the issues I work with most frequently include:

Anxiety, Stress and Burnout
Anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or unable to switch off. You may find yourself constantly worrying, doubting yourself, or struggling with the pressure to keep everything under control.

Therapy can help you understand what's driving these patterns, develop healthier ways of coping, and feel more grounded and confident in everyday life.

Relationships and Patterns
You may notice the same difficulties appearing in relationships, whether that's struggling to communicate your needs, fearing rejection, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from others. I work with individuals across any relationship structure - monogamous, polyamorous, or ethically non-monogamous. Taking a sex-positive, non-judgmental approach throughout.

Together, we can explore these patterns, understand where they come from, and work towards healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

LGBTQIA
As a gay therapist, I offer an affirming space for LGBTQIA+ clients to explore issues around sexuality, gender identity, relationships, self-acceptance, shame, family dynamics, and belonging — including trans and non-binary clients, and those questioning or exploring where they sit.

Some clients come specifically to discuss LGBTQIA+ experiences, while others simply value working with someone who understands aspects of their lived experience.

ADHD, Self-Esteem and Personal Growth

Living with ADHD, low self-esteem, or perfectionism can be exhausting and often leaves people feeling frustrated or self-critical.

Therapy can help you better understand yourself, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build greater self-acceptance and confidence.

Understanding the Impact of the Past

Experiences from earlier in life can continue to influence how we think, feel, and relate to others, often in ways we don't fully recognise.

Therapy offers a space to understand these patterns, make sense of their origins, and develop new ways of responding that feel more supportive and aligned with who you are today.

Areas I work with
Anxiety and Depression
ADHD
Relationship issues
Sexuality
Shame
Gender dysphoria
Life Transitions
Self-esteem and Personal Growth
Mind-Body Connection
Relationship structure and non-monogamy
Stress and Burnout
LGBTQIA+

Psychotherapy Qualifications, Training and Background

I hold an MSc in CBT and a Postgraduate qualification in Counselling from Goldsmiths University, with over 10 years of experience in the field. As a registered member of both the BABCP and BACP, I adhere to their code of ethics. Committed to providing the highest standard of care, I engage in ongoing supervision and continuous professional development to ensure my practice remains effective, ethical, and up to date.

BABCP membership- 00001001801
BACP membership- 401107

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£90.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • WPA

Additional information

I offer a limited number of concessionary sessions.

When I work

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Early afternoon
Late afternoon
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Further information

Where I work:

Based in Central London and East London, I work at City Therapy Rooms, London EC4A 1JQ (Close to Chancery Lane tube) and online via Zoom.

City Therapy Rooms, 33 Furnival Street, London, Greater London, EC4A 1JQ

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom

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