Mary-Ellen Lukey

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MBACP, Dip.Couns

About me

I understand how challenging it can be to take the first step to reach out for therapy, so everything will be done at your pace. I am a naturally warm and kind person, so I will ensure you feel safe, heard and valued as we explore your inner world collaboratively.

I specialise in childhood trauma and working with adults who grew up in difficult or emotionally unsafe environments.

I provide face to face counselling the centre of Littlehampton, West Sussex, or I can provide online (video call) sessions from anywhere in the UK.

I offer weekly or fortnightly sessions.

I offer a free initial consultation, giving you the opportunity to see if working together feels right for you.

Training, qualifications & experience

Beyond my private practice, I bring extensive experience as a Senior Counsellor and Counselling Assessor with a local charity and in my voluntary role as a Trauma Risk Assessor, which has deepened my knowledge and understanding of trauma and how it can impact both our emotional and physical wellbeing.

Alongside trauma and inner child work, I also support clients with grief, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

I hold the following qualifications:

  • BACP approved CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in supporting trauma risk management
  • Mental Health First Aider
  • I also hold CPD certificates in Inner Child work, Suicide first aid and equine-assisted therapy amongst others.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

Online counselling £60 per 50-minute session

In-person counselling £60 per 50-minute session

I offer weekly or fortnightly sessions

When I work

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Morning
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Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

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

Key details

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