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.