Siobhon Luckie

A place to start, even when you don’t know where to begin

Hi, I’m Siobhon, a BACP-registered integrative counsellor working with adults in Folkestone, Cheriton and online.

You may be feeling anxious, finding things difficult in a relationship, coping with loss or feeling less sure of yourself than you once did. Perhaps you’ve been holding things together for everyone else and need somewhere to talk about how you’re feeling.

I offer a calm, welcoming space where you can be heard, without needing to have it all worked out first.

If you’re not sure where to begin, we can start with what’s been on your mind most often.

A little about me

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent several years working as a professional makeup artist. Working closely with models and actors in the makeup chair gave me an insight into how they were feeling that day. Someone might be tired, feeling less confident about their appearance or needing a little time to feel comfortable before going on set.

Being able to make a connection and put someone at ease was an important part of that work. It’s a skill I bring to counselling too, especially in the first few sessions as we get to know one another and begin to build trust.

Away from work, I love beach walks with my cockapoo, Rufus, exploring Kent’s coast and countryside, I love all things vintage, and giving things a new lease of life, and I’m always up for a good rummage through a charity shop. There’s something brilliant about finding something you didn’t even know you were looking for!

I’m also an experienced, qualified yoga teacher, which brings a grounding perspective to my counselling work.

What we can explore together

I work with clients experiencing anxiety, grief, burnout and relationship difficulties, with a particular interest in self-worth, identity and self-expression. I also support women through menopause and midlife, and those adjusting to changes in health, relationships or caring responsibilities.

You might recognise yourself in some of these experiences, or you might be finding things difficult in a way you can’t quite explain yet. You don’t need to have the right words before we begin.

How I work

My approach is warm and compassionate. Fundamentally, I work in a humanistic way: I want to understand your experience rather than make assumptions about you or decide what your life should look like.

First, I offer space for you to be heard. You can talk about what’s on your mind, in your own way and when you feel ready. I listen carefully and ask questions to help us understand what’s happening for you and what you need.

As we get to know one another, we may notice patterns in your relationships, expectations you find difficult to question, or ways of seeing yourself that no longer feel right.

I work integratively, drawing on person-centred, humanistic and Gestalt approaches, alongside psychodynamic thinking and CBT where helpful. Rather than starting with a fixed method, I get to know you and consider what could best support our work together.

You don’t need to understand the therapy names or choose an approach. In practice, we might explore what you’re feeling now, how earlier experiences still affect you, or the connections between your thoughts, feelings and actions.

I believe you know yourself in ways no one else can. My role is to work alongside you, helping you explore what feels difficult and what you want for yourself not to tell you.

Working with awareness of the body

As an experienced, qualified yoga teacher, I bring an awareness of how we experience emotions physically, as well as through thoughts and words.

If it feels helpful to you, we may gently notice your breathing, physical sensations or how a feeling is experienced in your body.

This can take time. It isn’t something we need to introduce straight away, and it isn’t something every client wants. We only bring it into our work if it feels right for you.

A space to feel at ease

For face-to-face sessions, the room is cosy, with sofas or chairs and cushions. I aim to offer a calm, confidential space and to be grounded and present with you. We’ll discuss confidentiality and its limits so you know what to expect.

The relationship we build is an important part of the work. We take time to develop trust, and you can ask questions, move at your own pace and decide what you feel ready to share.

Sessions and getting started

I work with adults aged 18 and over, offering short-term and longer-term counselling.

Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £60. Appointments are available in Folkestone, Cheriton and online.

Most clients begin with six regular sessions. This gives us time to build a relationship and explore what has brought you to counselling, without feeling you need to say everything at once. Towards the end, we’ll talk about what has felt helpful, what you might still want to explore and whether you would like to continue.

Before booking, I offer a free 15-minute phone chat. It’s an opportunity to meet briefly, tell me a little about what has brought you to counselling and ask any questions.

We can talk about what you hope might feel different, how I work, availability, fees and what sessions involve. It also helps us both consider whether I’m the right person to support you.

If it feels right to work together, we can arrange your first session. I’ll email you everything you need beforehand, including where to come or how to join online. 

If anything else comes to mind after our chat, you’re welcome to get in touch there’s no pressure to decide during the call.

Email info@evolvetherapies.uk to arrange an initial chat.

Free initial 15 minute call back telephone conversation.

Sessions are weekly and 50 minutes.