Lucy Perkins

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS20-02292

Location: GIRVAN

A very warm welcome to you. My pronouns are she / her.

I offer online counselling across the UK and parts of Europe.

I am a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.

I work with a person centred approach, ensuring our sessions feel right for you as a unique individual. My style of counselling is non-directive, relaxed and inclusive, which means our work together is designed around what you want and need. The work is supportive and respectful as we go at your pace and my aim is to get alongside you on your path, helping you explore your world to find understanding, clarity or solution. Sessions are centred around you and how you experience yourself and the world around you. You are welcome to come as you are and be accepted, as you are.

Alongside general counselling, I have an extensive background working with both eating disorders and gender identity. I offer an experienced and safe space to explore, understand and heal, for those with lived experience or their loved ones. Please see my website for full details.

Reaching out for support can feel scary and so finding the right counsellor for you is really important. Please feel welcome to get in touch and make an appointment for a free of charge, informal, initial consultation (20mins), so that you can decide if I'm the right person for you to work with.

• Qualifications & Experience

  Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - CPCAB
  Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - National Counselling Society
  Diploma in Hypnotherapy and counselling skills- National Hypnotherapy Society
  Certificate in Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy- (RO-DBT) - DPT/NHS
  Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - Iron Mill Institute
  Specialist training in working with trauma - ESTD & PODS
  Specialist training in working with Gender Identity - WEGIC/NHS
• What I can help with

  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Ageing and related issues
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Emotional issues
  • Gender identity
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Mindfulness
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation
  • Self-defeating behaviours
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality Identity
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Sleep
  • Stress
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma