Lucy Jackson

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy). I have over five years’ experience as a therapist, working within a range of NHS, Housing Association, and specialist Domestic Abuse counselling services.

As a therapist, I have specialist training and experience of supporting people affected by bereavement and loss, depression, trauma and abusive relationships. Other areas of professional interest for me include working with LGBTQ+ issues, interpersonal relationships and neurodiversity.

I come to counselling from a background of supporting adults in health and social care services. I have over nine years’ experience in services for bereavement, homelessness, mental health recovery, Domestic Abuse and survivors of Modern Slavery.

Sexual identity:

Bi- | Pansexual
Queer

Gender identity: Female

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: Unsure

Personal pronouns: She/her

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Accredited Practitioner – West Midlands IPT, 2023.

MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy – University of Salford, 2022.

Certificate of Graduate Skills in Counselling – University of Salford, 2019.

Accredited Member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred. No. 388580)

https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Register?UserLocation=&q=Lucy+Jackson&SortOrder=0

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Experience and approach:

The type of counselling that I offer is called the Person-Centred Approach. As the name suggests, this type of talking therapy is guided by you. You set the agenda, and you decide what you would like your sessions to focus on. I will listen to you without judgement, offering a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, and I will share my own reflections with you where I think this will be helpful. This may sound daunting, but as a counsellor my role is to be with you, as a guide, along every step of the way. You may have a clear idea of what you would like to get from counselling. Or you may have only a vague feeling that you would like something to change. Either one is a valid starting point for therapy.

I offer a free initial phone consultation of up to 30 minutes. This is a chance for us to discuss what brings you to counselling and to think about what you would like to get from it. It’s also an opportunity for you to get a feel for my way of working. At the end of the consultation, you may wish to go ahead and book a first session. Or you may feel that what I’m offering is not for you. Either one is OK, and I will be happy to help you decide what feels right for you.

In counselling, I offer regular sessions of 50 minutes. To get the full benefit, weekly attendance is recommended, but I can also offer flexible appointments to fit around your schedule. Sessions can take place in-person, or remotely, via phone or video call. For in-person appointments I offer private, comfortable counselling rooms in either of two purpose-built therapy centres, located in Prestwich and Whitefield, Greater Manchester.

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