Lucy - A Psychotherapist in Richmond upon Thames TW9
Name - Lucy Shimmens
Qualifications - MSc in Psychotherapy (Middlesex University) Grade: Distinction, Post Graduate Clinical Diploma in Psychotherapy (the Metanoia Institute). BSc Joint Honours Psychology & Sociology
Accredited Membership - UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Practices - Richmond upon Thames (Greenhouse Therapy Rooms, TW9 1SE), Online
Specialities - Couples/relationship counselling, a general sense that things are 'not right' with you, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, emotional abuse, family conflict, hopelessness, infertility, women’s issues, life transitions, loneliness, low self-esteem, parenting, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse, social anxiety, stress, 'stuckness', suicidal thoughts, trauma, workplace issues.
Insurance Companies Worked with - AXA, Aviva, Vitality Health and WPA.”
Fees: Individuals: £85 per 50 minute session. Couples: £120 per 50 minute session
Availability - No Current Availability, please ask about my waiting list
As a qualified, UKCP-accredited psychotherapist, I bring a wealth of experience from working across diverse settings, including the NHS, private mental health services, and charitable organisations. At the core of my practice is the belief that the therapeutic relationship is central to healing. It is through building a genuine, trusting connection that meaningful and lasting change can take place. Because of this, I strive to offer a somatic and psychologically informed space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported at a pace that feels exactly right for you.
I support adults navigating a wide spectrum of difficulties, whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, grief, or work-related stress. I also provide dedicated care for those experiencing family difficulties, relationship struggles, low self-worth, parenting challenges, or the enduring impacts of abuse. Often, people come to therapy simply feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or with a general sense that things are 'not right'—all of which are entirely valid reasons to seek support.
Couples Therapy
In my work with couples, I offer a collaborative space to look closely at the patterns and tensions that shape your relationship. Together, we explore how you relate to one another, navigate conflict, and either find a way back to each other or make the decision to separate. Our sessions ensure both partners feel heard, gaining insight into the underlying dynamics of your connection. While this process can be gradual and challenging, we will build a safe, steady, and honest environment to explore these complexities together.
Fees & Insurance
To help make therapy accessible, I am an approved private health insurance provider for several major companies, including AXA, Aviva, Vitality Health, and WPA.