Lucy Wyatt

Hi I am Lucy, I am an experienced counsellor working with individuals,families, children and adolescents  who are experiencing depression,anxiety or who have faced trauma. I have over 10 years experience working in private practice alongside working in educational settings, collaborating with head teachers and Senco’s ,aiding children in managing emotions like low self esteem  anger,stress and anxiety.

I have a good knowledge of safeguarding and experience working with ADHD and Autism. I  deliver compassionate  care to a diverse clientele including children,adolescents,adults and families and couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship’s.

It’s not unusual, to feel sad, angry or stuck and to have  low self esteem. Speaking with someone experienced, can really help. Maybe you are noticing you,or your loved one, have begun to avoid things that were once enjoyed.

We can work together to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential space, away from friends and family in a non judgmental setting.

Many clients find themselves feeling stressed,anxious or under pressure from time to time and find it hard to cope with negative emotions,and need immediate help which can be difficult with the long waiting lists on the NHS.

I have over 10 years of experience, working with a diverse range of clients. The common themes such as Anxiety, Depression, low self esteem,family issues and trauma. 

Many Adolescents have noticed their anxiety levels have increased due to the modern world we live in.

In my practice, we look at the complex challenges relationships such as bullying in school or the workplace,,exam pressure,parental separation and look at ways to address and support your unique needs.

I help clients talk through their fears and concerns and help them to navigate and communicate their fears with their family or friends in a sensitive manner.

I offer both short and long term therapy.

Maybe you are worried about your child’s behaviour or you have noticed a change in their mood.Maybe they are displaying symptoms of anxiety and this is having a lasting impacting on other areas of their life,such as underachieving in school,difficulty in making or keeping friends and poor concentration or lack of motivation.

I can help answer any questions, you may have and support you and your loved one.

I hold many qualifications in counselling children and young adults. I currently work in schools with children, helping with their anxiety and depression and see many young adolescents, alongside my private practice where the work focuses on the need of the child and family.

How counselling can help?

Talking to a counsellor, can help you feel understood and your feelings validated. I provide a non judgmental and collaborative space, to offer clients a safe space to process their thoughts and feelings away from friends and family.

In addition to working in bereavement, I also work with a registered adoption support agency, working with children, face to face in schools and online. 

I have noticed an increase in young adults attending counselling, who are looking for support, to cope with Anxiety and Depression and are looking for strategies such as CBT to understand why they are experiencing low self esteem etc . I can offer support, for this age group, who are often bypassed in society.

Finding the right counsellor…..

Attending counselling can be a daunting process, so finding the right counsellor whom you feel safe with, is paramount. Sometimes people have specific issues they wish to explore, with someone who has the ability, to listen in a confidential and non-judgemental way, independent from friends and family or are looking for new ways to handle these emotions. Sometimes we lack the motivation and we need to explore why our mental health has changed.Talking to a counsellor, can help you understand why you feel the way you do.

Getting started…..

Please send me an email, or call me on 07789 715570 and we can set up an initial session,I’m very happy to speak to you on the phone to answer any questions you may have.

It is my belief, that the therapeutic relationship, between client and counsellor is the most important contributor, to helping a client feel safe. My aim is to help you feel understood and your feelings validated.

Whatever you are feeling, whether it is for you, your child, or a loved one, I am committed, to helping you explore your problems and navigate a way through the challenges in a safe, confidential space whether that is short or long term I can help you identify what you need.

I am based in Billericay where there is free parking.

I offer a free 10 Minute telephone consultation as an opportunity, for you to ask questions you might have and for us both to see if it would feel useful for us to work together before going forward. For more information or to arrange a session, please phone or email via this site. 

I am working Face to Face but also offer online or telephone sessions using w app or zoom.

I am currently working face to face with people from all walks of life who are experiencing a diverse range of issues. The majority of my work is with adults but I also work with young adults, children and parents occasionally. I work in a flexible manner offering face to face sessions or an online platform. This gives the clients the opportunity to work round childcare and work commitments, or students at university. I am aware of the commitments and busy lives client lead, so this can be another way to access counselling in a therapeutic space.

There has been a big influx of clients working from home since Covid so I can offer daytime and early evening sessions for students and teachers who would like to access therapy when they finish school or college. In addition I can offer online sessions to clients, who are suffering with low self confidence and panic attacks and find it difficult to leave the home. 

I pride myself on offering affordable counselling. I am aware how long the waiting lists are now on the NHS. I work with adolescence from ages 9 and upwards. I offer concessions for trainee counsellors, children and people on low income.

I always offer a free 10 minute telephone, or online consultation.

Counselling students, key workers, are fully welcome at a discounted rate.

I am currently working face to face but I also offer telephone counselling, or online platforms.

I work face to face but offer online and telephone sessions. I have sessions in the day and limited availability in the evenings. I try to offer the afternoon slots to children and teachers.

I am trained in integrative counselling, which means, that I draw from a range of approaches to provide the right support for each individual. I am warm and friendly. I offer affordable counselling, in a confidential setting, where we can explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non judgmental space. I offer both short and long term counselling and do not tie clients into a set amount of sessions, as all clients have individual needs.

I have nearly 10 years of experience. I began working in bereavement supporting families, facing the loss of a loved one. Grief not only comes from losing a loved one, there are other kinds of loss that may impact clients for example, you may be grieving the end of a relationship, have been made redundant,you or a loved one may be facing a life limiting illness.Any of these can trigger fear, disbelief uncertainty and social anxiety. In my experience clients can feel abandoned and unsupported, which impacts on relationships, as it can lead to resentment, shock, denial and a sense of failure, which if left untreated, can lead to depression and a loss of purpose.

While we all experience setbacks and tragedies in life, some clients may struggle especially, if they have a period of isolation and loneliness, this can lead to chronic grief, which if left untreated, can develop into clinical depression, or suicidal thoughts. 

I help to facilitate the process, by giving the client the space, to express their grief and eventually, come to a place of acceptance by helping the client, gain a better understanding, of themselves.

Finding the right counsellor, to facilitate this process, can feel like a daunting task but knowing what to look out for and the different types of grief, can help the client understand, that grief is very personal and whether the relationship you had was with a person, or a pet, the intensity of the grief is unique to them.