Offering compassionate, person-centred therapy and supervision in a supportive environment.
Boost your self-worth
Calm your anxiety
Relieve your depression
Resolve your trauma
Make the changes you need to sustain a future of good mental health. Get in touch and give yourself the investment you deserve. Online and in-person sessions available.
Hello, I'm Lucy. I'm a fully qualified counsellor and clinical supervisor with over 10 years' post-qualifying experience, based on the Isle of Man. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Before relocating to the Isle of Man, I spent eight years working with survivors of sexual violence at a Rape Crisis England & Wales affiliated support centre in the UK. During my time there I worked in a variety of roles including as an adult & children's counsellor, an independent advocate for child victims of sexual violence, a specialist Paediatric SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) counsellor and later as the adult counselling service team leader.
Since 2022 I have worked within the Manx Care Counselling & Therapies team providing counselling for adults and I offer a weekly therapy clinic at the Isle of Man Prison as part of this role. I currently maintain my role at Manx Care alongside my private practice.
I also have a background of working within a hospice in the UK, leading and managing a support programme for bereaved children and young people, where I gained valuable experience of working with grief & loss. Over the years I have worked with many clients who have ADHD, autism or another neurodivergence and have focused much of my own professional development in this area.
I believe that whatever the situation, however challenging life feels, there is always hope. We all deserve to live with good mental health, to feel comfortable with who we are and to have a sense of purpose. I am committed to working with my clients to achieve lasting change.
My practice focuses on creating a welcoming and safe environment, giving you the opportunity to explore your psychological and emotional needs. I use a predominantly person-centred counselling approach, alongside other modalities and techniques, to tailor my mental health support to your needs. My expertise includes trauma-focused therapy, neurodivergent counselling for ADHD and autism and support for survivors of sexual violence.
Counselling can be described in many different ways. Trying to choose the best therapist or approach can feel overwhelming, at a time when you are already feeling burdened by life. The reality is that one approach does not suit all people or problems. I offer an initial 30 minute consultation to discuss your needs and can advise on which approach would be most likely to support your goals at this time. If I don't think my approach would suit you, I will let you know where you might find something that will. Please contact me on the details at the bottom of the page for more information.
My approach to supervision is based upon the principles of the person-centred approach that I adopt within counselling sessions, taking into account the person as a whole, not solely your professional identity. Working in a caring profession requires us to invest much of ourselves into our work. Supervision can help you to maintain the self-care required to allow you to continue to offer the best possible care to your clients or patients. During sessions, I keep a strong focus on ethical considerations and support you with your continued professional development. I work with professionals in a range of roles & settings including counselling, nursing, healthcare, the charitable sector and specialist sexual violence services. I have considerable experience of working with counselling students and offer reduced rates for those requiring supervision as part of their placement.
If sitting in a chair for an hour isn't your thing, I offer walk and talk sessions in the beautiful private grounds at The Nunnery in Douglas. Get your steps in and spend time outdoors whilst accessing therapy, win-win! When the weather doesn't allow, I have a selection of resources to keep your brain engaged and just enough space to get up and stretch.
Therapy doesn't have to take place every week to make a difference, I fully support clients who choose to book ad-hoc sessions; once a week, once a month or just drop in a couple of times a year if that's what you need. I believe it's time to re-think the status quo and embrace truly client led therapy services.
I offer sessions as in-person and remote services to clients on the Isle of Man and as remote services to clients across the UK. Sessions can be arranged during evenings and weekends to suit professionals & parents.
