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I'm Lucy, a counsellor who specialises in bereavement, grief and loss including non-bereavement losses such as the loss of a job, a home, a relationship, or health. 

When a loved one dies or we lose something that matters to us , our world can be changed completely, and we can grieve in some way for what has been lost or taken from us. 

We all experience grief very differently, and it can affects us in different ways at different times too. Some of it we can navigate by ourselves and sometimes it can be helpful to have someone there beside us so we don't have to hold it alone.

However grief is there for you, I'm so very sorry for what's happened. Although therapy can't turn the clock back and change it, having someone there to hear you and support you in rebuilding your world, can often, in itself, be therapeutic. 

I offer in-person, online and outdoor therapy sessions to adults over 18 years, all of which are on a one to one basis. I also offer weekly, fortnightly and monthly appointments which includes Saturday morning appointments  to help make support as accessible as possible. 

A lot of how I work is based on a therapy model called IFS (Internal Family Systems) which is counselling model that sees us all as having different sides or "parts" to us that sometimes need our help and understanding to heal. 

In IFS we make space for all the different thoughts and feelings, or "parts" that might be there so we can get to know and understand them. Depending on what you'd like help with, this can often help some of those big emotions feel a little lighter to carry. We can also help those parts that have been hurt or wounded, connect with the wise, compassionate Self of you that can hold grief  without being overwhelmed by it

Although IFS often guides how I work, I understand it may not be  for everyone. If IFS is something you're interested in or would like to know more about we can use it, but if it doesn't feel right for you, that's totally OK too. I'm what is called an integrative counsellor which means I'm able to draw on other counselling approaches, besides IFS, so every session is tailored to whatever you feel is most helpful and supportive to you.

About Me

I've been counselling for 8 years, first as part of my training placement in 2018 and then after I fully qualified in 2020. In addition to my work here, I also work as a counsellor in a hospice and previously worked as Health and Wellbeing Coach in a GP surgery. 

Outside of my practice, I enjoy dance, painting and drawing and taking long walks in nature. I also run a gentle wellbeing class for a local charity to help people stay active, build confidence and connect with others. 

Qualifications

IFS Level 2

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling

Level 3 Certificate in Integrative Counselling

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Level 5

Certificate in Person Centred Creative Art Counselling

Mindfulness Practitioner Certificate

Counselling Children and Young People (8-18 years) 

*please note that I am currently unable to support children and young people under 18 years

I understand how important it is to find a counsellor you feel safe and comfortable with so I offer a free and confidential  20-minute  first telephone session so you can see how you feel about us working together first

On receipt of your enquiry, I will contact you to arrange a date and time for the call that’s helpful to you and where we will talk a little  about what you’d like help with. 

If you’d like us to work together after the initial call, we will then arrange our first session which can be in person or online. 

I can also send you an information sheet which contains more detailed information about the service I offer including payment information, my cancellation policy and complaints procedure if this would be helpful to you. 

To request a free initial call or an information sheet, please contact me or visit my website at www.safeshorescounselling.com