You might be seeking therapy because you’re feeling overwhelmed and overburdened.
You could be feeling stuck, responding to situations and repeating behaviours that don’t serve you well.
Or perhaps you simply need a space to work through what you’re experiencing.
Therapy with Lucy Sheils
I work with clients experiencing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and life transitions. My goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings while working collaboratively toward solutions that are right for you.
Some of the issues I work with most frequently include:
Relationships
You might find that the same issues or patterns keep emerging in your relationships, regardless of the person involved. This could include feelings of dissatisfaction, lack of communication, or old dynamics from childhood. Or perhaps you’re facing difficulties in meeting people or forming connections?
The patterns can be frustrating, leading to a feeling of being “stuck,” but they can also be opportunities for growth and self-reflection. Recurring issues often signal underlying needs, beliefs, or fears that haven’t been fully addressed.
Stress and anxiety
Societal pressures in our day-to-day lives can lead to anxiety and stress. In professional settings, it could present as imposter syndrome or burn-out. In your private life, it might show up as low self-esteem or perfectionism.
Anxiety doesn’t always look the same for everyone. It can manifest in ways that might feel confusing, overwhelming, or even unrelated to emotional distress. Understanding how anxiety manifests can be the first step toward finding relief.
Making sense of our past
There are times when, as adults, we are held back by the things we experienced in our formative years and we rely on learnt behaviours and coping mechanisms to manage our emotions. You may have forgotten or chosen to block out unhappy memories from the past but the experiences, and your childhood learnt responses, might still be playing a part in your emotional reactions and behaviour as an adult.
This could include feelings of low self-esteem, shame or lack of confidence, or the need to ‘please’ others and put their needs ahead of ours.
Sometimes we don’t make the connections between our current behaviour and how we learnt to respond to things in our childhood. Together we can explore what is going on for you and find more positive ways of responding to the challenges as your adult self.
How we work together in therapy
As an integrative psychotherapist, I believe that no two people are alike—neither should their therapy be. My approach brings together a variety of therapeutic techniques, blending the best of traditional talk therapy with holistic modalities. This allows me to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs, whether you’re seeking deeper self-awareness, healing from trauma, or developing effective coping strategies.
Remember, you are the expert on your own life, and I am here to accompany you on this path of self-exploration and transformation.
I place great importance on diversity and individuality in my practice, and I strive to foster an open and welcoming space for all.
Areas I work with
- Anxiety and Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship issues
- Sexuality
- Shame
- Gender dysphoria
- Life Transitions
- Self-esteem and Personal Growth
- Greif and Loss
- Mind-Body Connection
- Stress and Burnout
- LGBTQIA+
Psychotherapy Qualifications, Training and Background
I hold a MSc in CBT and a Postgraduate in Counselling from Goldsmiths University.
I am a registered member of the BABCP & BACP and abide by their code of ethics.
As a qualified registered therapist, I’m committed to my professional development which means I attend ongoing supervision and undertake continued professional development.
BACP membership- 00001001801
Contact:
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an initial session you can contact me via email or phone. I may not be able to answer your call if I am with a client but if you leave a message I’ll return your call as soon as possible.
Rates:
Please contact me for current availability
£90 per 50-minute session
Sessions:
Currently offering Online therapy only
I encourage and welcome you to get in touch.
