Lucy Perkins Counselling

Lucy Perkins Counselling Private, online counselling across the UK. I offer experience, compassion and hope. A VERY WARM WELCOME TO LUCY PERKINS COUNSELLING �

WHAT IS COUNSELLING?

Counselling is a process where you can explore anything that is causing you distress, discomfort or confusion. Life can be very challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes you need a break from daily distractions and responsibilities, a space that is just for you, to share how you feel and what you think, in a safe environment. Counselling is confidential and is dedicated entirely to you and your wellbeing. I work with many areas of hurt and confusion including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, gender identity, loss, anger, loneliness and self-esteem, to name just a few. I offer a supportive, safe and confidential space to talk through your experiences. I work with the Person-Centred model, which means my approach is non-directive, sessions are led by you and we go at your pace. I won’t tell you what to do or offer 'advice', you are your own expert and my role is to empower you to discover whatever it is you may be seeking, by getting alongside you on your journey and helping you explore your world, to find clarity, understanding or solution. I have extensive experience working with eating disorders and self-injury and can offer Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT) alongside Person Centred counselling. I also have specialist training and experience working with gender identity and can provide support for those experiencing gender incongruence/ questioning, or their loved ones. MY QUALIFICATIONS:
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (NCS)

Diploma in Hypnotherapy (NCS)

Certificate in RO-DBT (NHS/Prof. Thomas Lynch)

Professional post grad cert. in CBT (Iron Mill Institute)

Specialist training in working with trauma and dissociative disorders (PODS)

Specialist training in working with gender identity (WEGIC)

Having also worked in mental health for the NHS since 2008 I have additional, annual training in the following:
Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Children
Equality & Diversity
Information Governance/GDPR

I am an accredited member of The National Counselling Society and work within this ethical framework. I am a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am fully insured and hold a full DBS certificate. FEES:
I offer individual sessions for people aged 18 + at £55 for 60mins. I offer online appointments across the UK. Reaching out for support is a big step and finding the right counsellor for you is really important, so please feel free to get in touch, take a look at my website or make an appointment for a free initial consultation (20mins) so that you can decide if I’m the right person for you to work with.

Today is Transgender Day of Rememberance. No-one. NO-ONE, should be harmed in ANY way, for simply being their authentic ...
20/11/2025

Today is Transgender Day of Rememberance.

No-one. NO-ONE, should be harmed in ANY way, for simply being their authentic selves while causing zero hurt to anyone else. This is the worst kind of persecution and bigotry. I'm stunned and so, so sad that in 2025, our society appears to be going backwards towards a very scary place. I am a proud ally of the trans community and I will stand up and I will speak up. ✊ 🏳️‍⚧️💛

31/10/2025

Happy 8th birthday to Lucy Perkins counselling! Still loving what I do, still constantly amazed at the depth, courage, and vulnerability of the human race 💛

The recent supreme court ruling is a devastatingly backwards step for society. I stand tall and firm with the trans comm...
17/04/2025

The recent supreme court ruling is a devastatingly backwards step for society. I stand tall and firm with the trans community ✊🏳️‍⚧️💛

Celebrating Transgender Visibility Day. I am a proud ally, sending much love to all my trans friends, colleagues and any...
31/03/2025

Celebrating Transgender Visibility Day. I am a proud ally, sending much love to all my trans friends, colleagues and any individual who needs to hear this; you are seen, you are loved 🏳️‍⚧️

Celebrating Transgender Visibility Day. I am a proud ally and I wish all of my trans friends, colleagues and every singl...
31/03/2025

Celebrating Transgender Visibility Day. I am a proud ally and I wish all of my trans friends, colleagues and every single individual who needs to hear this, you are seen, you are loved 🏳️‍⚧️

Taking that first step can feel terrifying. Being in the process can feel messy. But the end can feel so beautiful. Cred...
21/03/2025

Taking that first step can feel terrifying. Being in the process can feel messy. But the end can feel so beautiful. Credit to Josephine Hughes 🙏

31/10/2024

Happy 7th birthday to Lucy Perkins Counselling. This job never fails to humble and amaze me. I am so grateful for the incredible people I've met along the way and the huge privilege it is to work with them. 💛

Hello and welcome.I'm a private counsellor based in south Devon and online across the UK. I offer an experienced, compas...
07/08/2024

Hello and welcome.

I'm a private counsellor based in south Devon and online across the UK. I offer an experienced, compassionate and safe space to talk. Fully registered, insured and enhanced DBS checked.

Reaching out for support can be really hard. If you're struggling please consider connecting with someone;

Samaritans - 116 123

Mind - www.mind.org.uk

-SHOUT (24/7 text support) - 85258 / www.giveusashout.org

- Intercom Trust (LGBTQIA ) - 0800 612 3010 /www.intercomtrust.org)

LGBT Switchboard - www.switchboard.lgbt

B-eat (eating disorders) 0808 801 0677

CALM (for men) - www.calmzone.net

Andy's Man club - www.andysmanclub.co.uk

Devon Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0345 1551074

CRUSE (bereavement) - www.devonservices.org.uk

Devon Carers - www.devoncarers.org.uk

AA-www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.uk. /. NA - www.ukna.org

If you're thinking about private counselling, please feel welcome to reach out via my website:

www.lucyperkinscounselling.co.uk

(Picture of my dog for aesthetic purposes only 🙂)



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Happy national Pride month 2024. I am a proud ally and supporter of those who are discriminated against, bullied, suppre...
05/06/2024

Happy national Pride month 2024. I am a proud ally and supporter of those who are discriminated against, bullied, suppressed and shamed. It's time we took our noses out of the business of who's having s*x with/loving whom, and what's between other people's legs.

It's also time to celebrate and revel in the beauty and diversity of human beings 💛

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Happy national Pride month 2024. I am a proud ally and supporter of those who are discriminated against, bullied, suppre...
05/06/2024

Happy national Pride month 2024. I am a proud ally and supporter of those who are discriminated against, bullied, suppressed and shamed. It's time we took our noses out of the business of who's having s*x with whom, and what's between other people's legs. *xualrights ***r

31/10/2023

Happy 6th birthday to Lucy Perkins Counselling 🥳 it's such fascinating, humbling and privileged work to do. I am so grateful to all the incredible people I've learnt from and with, through my time in this work. Human beings are incredible creatures. 💛

Today is World Mental Health Day. Taking care of our whole selves has never felt so important. Take the time, you matter...
10/10/2023

Today is World Mental Health Day. Taking care of our whole selves has never felt so important. Take the time, you matter 💛

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About counselling...

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Lucy Perkins Counselling. So what is counselling and what does it entail? Counselling is a process between two people where you may explore anything that is causing you distress, discomfort or confusion. We can work together on many different challenging areas including depression, anxiety, bereavement and loss, anger, phobias, loneliness and self-esteem, to name but a few. I offer a supportive, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk through any concerns or issues you may be experiencing either in the present, or from the past. I work with the Person-Centred model, which means that my approach is non-directive, and we go at your pace. I won’t tell you what to do or offer advice, but I will endeavour to empower you to discover the solutions to the difficulties you’re experiencing, by getting alongside you on your journey and helping you explore your world to find solutions and clarity. I have a extensive experience working with eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa) and self-harm behaviours and can offer Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT) alongside Humanistic counselling. RO-DBT is similar to standard DBT and focuses on working with emotions and behaviours associated with eating disorders.

I also have training and experience working with Gender Dysphoria and am able to offer support to those experiencing gender in-congruence/questioning, or their loved ones (individually). My Qualifications: Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (National Counselling Society) Diploma in Hypnotherapy (National Hypnotherapy Society) Professional Certificate in RO-DBT (Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) (DPT/NHS) Professional Certificate in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) (Iron Mill)

Specialist certificates in Working with Gender Dysphoria (WEGIC/NHS)