Lucy Etherington
I have been a psychotherapeutic counsellor for 10 years, specialising in anxiety, sexual trauma and abuse, low self-esteem or blocks to success. My method is classic counselling and psychotherapy-based; I also draw on many theories and methods, integrating them to suit you as an individual. I can simply listen and help you achieve your own clarity. I can offer tools that may help you sleep or ground yourself, but the main focus is on understanding where the symptoms came from and why.
Anxiety is often linked to unresolved traumas that may have been triggered by a recent event. Talking this through and feeling heard, understood and less alone is so impactful. I also offer writing or narrative therapy, hypnotherapy and dream work, as creativity is a hugely valuable form of healing through expression and something you can take forward.
I am a qualified hypnotherapist; it is not the main focus of my work, but I use it as an addition to counselling if it is right for you. It can help with blocks to healing, such as fears or phobias and can change inner narratives that have become stuck and unhelpful. It can also be used to integrate our lost or split off parts.
I work Mondays and Fridays online or in person, evenings generally online. After contact, we will arrange an initial assessment call. Sessions are weekly at the same agreed time*; I ask for a 24 hour cancellation minimum. Depending on your goals, we can work together anywhere from 6 weeks to a year or more. *I do bi-weekly sessions only after the initial six weeks. I find they don’t flow as well, but understand financial or time difficulties. Please do call to discuss further. I look forward to hearing from you.
Online and/or telephone appointments are available.
