LUCY DOWS

A lITTLE ABOUT ME

First things first. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is central to the process of healing and repair. Focus on finding someone who you have chemistry with and don’t get too hung up on different modalities. Instead find someone you feel a connection with, someone that you like and can build trust with.

I’m not a blank screen and I won’t leave you guessing. I bring warmth, humour and insight to support you through the process of defining the problem, deciding how best to approach it, and agreeing a direction for the work. Collaborating together we'll uncover how current difficulties are developed and maintained and explore the possibilities for change. I will give you the tools to become more emotionally aware and self-reflective so that you can navigate both your inner and outer world with greater confidence and clarity.

I work predominantly with millennials who are feeling the pressure to perform both personally and professionally. This can often lead to perfectionism, social anxiety and low self esteem. Maybe you're stuck in a negative thought pattern that you'd like to change but don't know how. Or perhaps you’re feeling something that you’re struggling to make sense of. Being curious about your thoughts and feelings is the first step towards beginning to do things differently.

I’m a registered member of BACP and abide by their professional code of ethics. I also undertake regular supervision with an experienced colleague to review my clinical work.

Throughout the years I’ve committed to my own personal therapy journey which means that I know what it’s like to be sitting in the other chair. I strongly believe in the value of therapy and the foundation it provides in helping to build a more harmonious life.