'You have done more than you give yourself credit for, you are far more beautiful than you make out, you have made your way past moments that could've destroyed you and your future shines brighter than you realize. Celebrate yourself in this moment. This world is fortunate to have you.'
S C Laurie
Lucy Shah Counsellor & Psychotherapist.
As a Person Centred, Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist I incorporate within my approach alternative, accessible & preventative therapeutic styles & tools that have proven to be of great benefit to the overall mental health & wellbeing of clients I have had the privilege of supporting within their journey of healing.
My methodology combines a range of effective approaches including education & empowerment by developing an emotional understanding & acceptance of self. My approach to therapy also greatly encourages self-love, confidence, care, resilience & reliance.
My training & development includes working specifically with those suffering from a range of Anxieties, Depression, Bereavement, Traumatic life changes & Sexual Violence.
I welcome you to share a safe & open space, wherever you may be in your own journey of healing.
Level 5: Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Practice.
Level 4: Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
Level 3: Hypnotherapy & Counselling Skills.
Level 3 OCN: Working with survivors of sexual abuse.
As part of my Continual Professional Development; training, research & learning is an ongoing & imperative part of my evolvement as a practicing Psychotherapist.
Therapy is solely about the client that is seeking it, Person Centred quite literally means that you, the client, are at centre of any therapeutic work that is put in place by me, your counsellor. You take the lead, bringing whatever it may be that you present with into session & I work to support you, I may make suggestions or offer knowledge along the way that you may find helpful but ultimately because your therapy is for you, it is for you to choose from what is offered what you would like to do moving forward.
Therapy that combines different tools & approaches throughout your therapy is referred to as integrative. There are many different & wonderful therapeutic approaches that you may have heard of including Analytical Therapy & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that are beneficial in their own ways & may be helpful to apply in parts during your therapy.
Person Centred, Integrative Therapy provides a space for you as the client to make your own. The benefits are varied, plenty & different depending on each client but the benefits clients have shared from experiencing Person Centred,Integrative Therapy are:
• Increased self-empowerment & confidence by providing choices.
• Strengthening self-trust & awareness by making mindful present choices.
• Creating self-regulation & balance by moving therapeutically at a pace that works best for you.
• Managing feelings of anxiety & stress by having a safe, open space to express your true self.
• Building strong, balanced & connections with others by reflecting what is gained inside therapy outside of therapy.
It is very important to note that the outcome of your therapy solely depends on you & what you are prepared to give to the process, lending yourself wholly to your therapy process will allow you to gain the most.
Once we have completed the process of referral, we will meet through a pre-arranged confidential video call each week for 50 minutes.
Only you can answer this question because you know yourself best, being here & reading this question is a good start & indicator that you are considering sharing through therapy, here are a few other questions to consider so that you may find your answer.
Do I want to share my thoughts, feelings & experiences?
Do I want to make changes to how I currently feel but need support to do this?
How does the idea of therapy feel?
If after considering these questions & you still feel unsure, you are welcome to contact me for a free 30-minute consultation where we can discuss your feelings & potential support moving forward.
Please feel free to contact me either by email or telephone, my details are below. Please note if I do not respond straight away, you are welcome to leave a voice message with your contact details and I will get in touch.
If you are still feel unsure, you are welcome to contact me for a free 30-minute consultation where we can discuss your feelings & potential support moving forward.
