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 & fostering, kinship care and/or looked after children.
Issues relating to sexuality and gender.
Exploring LGBTQ+ identity and relationships.
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.
Step family life.
Infertility.
About me
Hello my name is Lucy Barnes and I offer face to face & online psychotherapy sessions to individuals, couples and families.
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 am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing EMDR.
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.