Lucy Perkins 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.