Joy follows courage
I offer remote Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an evidence based approach, for children, young people and parents. I can help with a whole range of difficulties, please see details below.
Starting therapy might feel a little scary, but it’s also a really brave thing to do. When you take that brave step, you’re beginning a journey where happier, lighter feelings can grow over time. Checking out this website is a great place to start. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
What I can help with
Generalised Anxiety
Lots of worries about lots of different things
Separation Anxiety
Worries about being away from people you care about and feeling that you can’t do things alone
Social Anxiety
Worries about being away from people you care about and feeling that you can’t do things alone
Feeling down, sad, empty, numb, irritable, unmotivated, difficulties with sleep and not feeling hungry or over-eating
Depression
I can also help with
Insomnia, Exam stress, Emotional dysregulation, Trauma, Complex trauma, Traumatic bereavement, Self-esteem, Identity, Peer relationships, Family relationships, Parental separation, Experiences of discrimination, Loss and grief, Life transitions, Body image, Overthinking, Self-criticism, Shame & guilt and Parent/Carer support
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I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation to see if we feel like a good fit for each other.
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Everyone and their situation is different, there is no strict time frame. The evidence base is mixed and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations of the number of sessions varies based on presentation and severity. We can use the NICE guidelines to estimate a number of sessions for you if you prefer. My average number of sessions within an NHS setting is about 12 sessions because this is the standard offer from my team, but often work can be 20 sessions or more. I tend to suggest:
3 sessions to see how you feel about our connection,
6 sessions to see how your progressing towards your goals
a minimum of 12 sessions to allow for meaningful progress to begin
We will review your progress every session and review whether you would like to continue, pause or stop every 6 sessions as a minimum.
You can pause or stop sessions at any time.
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In your first session we will get to know each other. It is always your choice what you talk about and what you don’t talk about. You can always let me know that you don’t want to talk about something. I’ll ask you about:
Your interests/hobbies
Your culture and religion
Your sexual orientation and gender
School life
Friends
Home life
The main difficulty you’re experiencing
Your goals for therapy
Safety
Following sessions will usually follow this sort of structure:
Check in
Questionnaires and goals
Home practice review
Main topic or practice
Home practice planning
Summary and feedback
Plan for next appointment
You can always tell me about what you would like to talk about or focus on. We will continually review how you are finding therapy and progressing and whether you would like to continue, pause or stop.
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I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation to see if we feel like a good fit for each other. I then charge £60 per session, a session is either a session with your child, a session with parents/carers and includes any parent/carer feedback sessions. I recommend a parent session at the start of sessions, approximately every 6th session. Feedback regarding any safety concerns will not incur a charge.
How it works
Client Testimonials
I would highly recommend Lucy. She has been helping my son for a few months and he’s been looking forward to his sessions with her. She is very professional, patient and kind. Lucy keeps me in touch and that is so reassuring as a parent. Thank you for all your help.
— ParentThanks u so much for all ur great help I feel much better now I really appreciate ur great work
— Young Person, 18I’d love to chat
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. It will be great to hear from you!