Everyone is unique
Did you know that engaging in psychotherapy sessions can lead to a reduction of troubling symptoms & thoughts, improved emotional regulation, enhanced communication skills & self awareness, improved confidence, better stress management & an overall increase in wellbeing!
Below are some areas that I can help you with in psychotherapy sessions:
Low mood, anxiety and/or depression.
Emotional issues relating to adoption and fostering, kinship care and/or the needs
of looked after children.
Issues relating to sexuality and gender.
Exploring LGBTQ+ identity .
Exploring cultural heritage and identity.
The impact of early abuse and trauma.
Couple and relationship difficulties & family life.
Life events & transitions for example, becoming a parent,
separation or divorce, children leaving home, retirement.
Bereavement due to the loss of significant relationships.
Step family life.
Infertility.
Domestic violence.
Feeling lonely, unfulfilled and that ones life lacks meaning or joy.
About me
Hello my name is Lucy Barnes and I offer online psychotherapy sessions.
I have over 25 years’ clinical experience working therapeutically with a diverse range of individuals, couples and families.
I have worked as a therapist in many types of settings, including the NHS, social services, the charitable sector and in private practice.
I am fully qualified in Systemic Couple & Family Psychotherapy (MA), and Art Psychotherapy (MA). I am a qualified supervisor.
I work in collaboration with you, supported by the latest evidence-based principles.
I have a special interest and experience of working with clients with experience of adoption and the care system, reconstituted and step-families, working with bereavement and working with the LGBTQ+ & trans community.
Sessions can integrate mind-body techniques, & use of images to support process & expression, especially when words can be hard to find.
I always work with client feedback and regularly review my practice. I receive regular supervision and regularly attend up to date training.
I am registered with The Association of Family Therapy & Systemic Practice (AFT) and accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) & Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Qualifications:
Systemic Supervision: University of Exeter.
MA Systemic Psychotherapy: The Tavistock and Portman NHS foundation trust & University of Essex,
Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Practice with Families & Couples: The Institute of Family Therapy, London.
MA Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths, University of London.
Art Psychotherapy Foundation : Goldsmiths, University of London.
Memberships:
The Association of Family Therapy & Systemic Practice (AFT): Membership No: 65448852
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Membership No: 2011171008
Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Membership No: AS09370
Comprehensive insurance held with Balens’ Specialist Professional Insurers to offer online therapy.