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, Online
Specialities - 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.
Fees: Individuals: £95 per 50 minute session.
Availability - Weekdays at various times
I am a qualified UKCP accredited psychotherapist and have worked in a variety of settings, including private mental health services, charitable organisations, as well as the NHS. This broad range of experience has allowed me to support people through a wide spectrum of emotional difficulties. More specifically, I have experience of supporting adults presenting with issues which have included; a general sense that things are 'not right' with you, anxiety, low mood, grief and bereavement, experiences of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, family difficulties, relationship struggles, low self-worth, loneliness, life changes, parenting challenges, work-related stress, or feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I have also worked with people who have experienced trauma or suicidal thoughts.
My approach offers a space for you to explore your experiences at your own pace, within a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. Together, we’ll gently make sense of what’s happening for you now and begin to uncover what might be keeping you feeling stuck, with the aim of opening up the possibility for change.
At the core of my work is the belief that the therapeutic relationship is central to healing. It’s through a genuine, trusting connection that meaningful and lasting change can take place. From our first meeting and throughout our work together, I place great importance on your emotional and physical safety. I’m mindful of the deep and often lasting effects of distressing or traumatic experiences on both body and mind, and I strive to offer a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported, at a pace that feels right for you.