Welcome
I'm Lucy, a bereavement, grief and loss specialist including non-person losses such as the loss of a job, a pet, a relationship or health. I'm also a qualified CBT therapist and experienced in helping people struggling with stress, anxiety or depression.
When bereavement takes a loved one from us, a life-changing loss turns our world upside down or feelings of stress, anxiety or depression overwhelm us, it can affect many areas of our lives, from our work and relationships with others, to how we see the world and ourselves. We may lose our sense of identity or purpose, our confidence or self-esteem and struggle to know which way to turn.
If you're going through any of these things, I know how daunting, even scary it can be to reach out to a stranger for help and if this is how you feel right now, I promise you're not alone.
You've already come a long way by getting this far, and when you feel ready to take the next steps, I'm here to walk them with you, one healing step at a time.
How I Can Help
Are you struggling with overwhelming thoughts and feelings of grief ?
Do you find yourself feeling anxious or lacking confidence?
Do you feel your life has no purpose or meaning ?
Rebuilding our world after a loss or overcoming feelings of anxiety or depression can feel impossible at times, particularly when we can't talk to others about our thoughts and feelings or how hard things really are right now.
We may have days when we feel totally overwhelmed by thoughts or emotions that seem to hit us like a tsunami or race around inside us like a huge internal storm. We may experience physical pain too and struggle with things like increased muscle pain, sleep disturbance, panic attacks, or problems concentrating
In counselling we can explore and work through whatever you'd like help with, one session at a time. For some people, having a safe space where they can talk confidentially is just what they need to help them find their own path to healing. Other people would like help to find new tools, techniques and different ways of looking at things that enable them to reconnect with the things that matter to them.
Whatever you would like from counselling, I'm here to help you get there.
"I can't see a way through" said the boy."
"Can you see your next step?"
"Yes."
"Just take that" said the horse.
Charlie Mackesy
Here are some of the areas I can help with:
Anxiety
Anger Management
Bereavement
Burnout
Cancer
Carer support
Depression
Low Self-Confidence
Low Self Esteem
Mental Health
Non-person Losses
Panic attacks
Personal Development/Life Coaching
Physical Health
Redundancy
Relationships
Separation and divorce
Social anxiety
Spirituality
Stress
How I Work
Because we all experience things so differently and need different things to help us, I will always tailor our sessions to meet your individual needs and preferences. To help me do this, I have trained and can work with a number of different counselling methods so that together, we can find the ones that you feel are the most helpful to you.
We will only ever work at a speed that feels right for you and there is never any pressure to move faster in our sessions than you feel safe and comfortable going. Our work will always be a partnership, not someone giving you advice or telling you what to do which, however well intended, isn't always helpful. Instead, I will help you find your own answers by walking beside you and supporting you every step of the way.
I am a registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), so you can be sure I have met all their training requirements and will always work to the highest professional and ethical standards.
FAQs
When you make an enquiry, I will contact you by telephone to arrange a convenient time for us to have a free 20 minute initial call where we will discuss in more detail what you'd like help with and I can answer any questions you may have.
If you'd prefer me to contact you by email to arrange a call, just let me know when you make your enquiry so I can do that for you.
Payments are usually by bank transfer but if you're unable to do this for any reason, just let me know so we can arrange alternative ways of making your payment.
Alot will depend on what you'd like help with but most people start with 6 sessions and we can review to see if you feel more sessions would be helpful. You can cancel our sessions at any time and I will always be guided by you and when you feel is the right time to bring our work to a close.
Appointments
I try to make appointments as flexible as possible by offering weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions which can be in-person, online or by telephone.
Availability
I am currently available for new clients
Fees
I offer a free initial 20 minute telephone session which is completely confidential, so we can talk a little about what you'd like help with and I can answer any questions you may have.
If you would like us to work together after our initial call, the cost of in-person, telephone and online sessions is £58.00 per 50 minute session.
Outdoor Therapy
Outdoor in-person sessions are £65 per 50 minute session either in and around the beautiful Poole Park or along Poole's lovely quayside. Sessions are also available in the grounds of Upton Country Park.
Training Workshops
Training workshops are available for organisations who would like to gain a better understanding of the impact of loss, grief and bereavement and increase their level of confidence in supporting others with this.
Please contact for more information
Get in Touch
Please contact me if you have any questions about how I can help you or to arrange an initial free of charge telephone appointment. Alternatively, you can call me in confidence on 07568 923506.
My Location
Located in the Old Town part of Poole, Dorset close to Poole Quay, the building is easy to find and readily accessible by car, bus or train. There are plenty of carparks nearby and both the train station and main bus station are just a 10-15 minute walk away.
About Me
After a long career as a senior manager in a large organisation, I started my counselling training in 2017 and have been counselling since 2018, first in a hospice and with a cancer charity as part of that training, and then after I qualified in 2020.
In addition to my private work here, I continue to work as a counsellor in a hospice and also run a gentle exercise class for a community charity. I previously worked in a GP surgery as a Health and Wellbeing Coach helping people with a range of health difficulties including anxiety, stress and depression.
Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited)
Level 3 in Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Level 5 (CPCAB)
Certificate in Therapeutic Use Of Person Centred Creative Arts (APCCA)
Mindfulness Practitioner Certificate (NCS Accredited)
Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (BACP Accredited)
