Ivy Light Therapists Lincoln

"As an Integrative Therapist, I understand the importance of adapting my therapeutic style to meet you where you are. You won't need to conform to a one-size-fits-all approach, I believe in utilising several different approaches to therapy. Together, we will collaboratively identify the best planned approach that aligns with your goals.

I take pride in providing a calming, safe, and non-judgemental environment where you can explore any challenges or worries at your own pace. Whether you prefer a more directive or non-directive approach, I am here to guide you through your therapeutic journey based on your needs and preferences.

With extensive experience in working with adults, I have supported clients dealing with a wide range of issues. From processing and healing from historic abuse and trauma, navigating divorce and separation, and coping with grief and loss, to addressing unhealthy behaviours and exploring familial relationships, I am here to provide a supportive space for your personal growth. I have also worked extensively with individuals experiencing imposter syndrome, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-worth, and self-esteem challenges. Furthermore, I have provided talking therapy to many educational specialists, medical practitioners and emergency services personnel, understanding the unique pressures they face.

In addition, I have a wealth of experience working with young people. I have provided counselling to those dealing with issues including self-harm, low mood, anxiety disorders, body image concerns, changes in home life, and academic-related issues. I have a decade of experience within the education sector, having previously served as the lead Therapist in a Lincoln secondary school. This firsthand experience allows me to approach therapy with insight and empathy.

Having had negative experiences with counselling as a teenager, where I felt unheard and unable to be my authentic self, I am committed to ensuring that in my practice, the therapeutic journey is a collaboration that centres around you. Your preferences and needs will be consistently prioritised.

As the owner of Ivy Light and a qualified Integrative Counsellor & Therapist, I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling. I have completed extensive training in areas relating to Counselling and Psychotherapy, and continually engage in professional development to stay updated with the most relevant theories and practices in counselling and psychotherapy. I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, adhering to a strict ethical framework."
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"I am very proud to be a Therapist for Ivy Light in Lincoln because it's been created to provide a modern and relatable service, which places its clients at the heart of the process.

I have extensive experience working with young people, counselling young people with issues ranging from low mood and anxiety, self-harm (including addiction to self-harm), to body image concerns, social media affects, friendship issues, attachment styles, changes in home life, and academic/school related issues.

I have experience working with adults and providing therapy on issues ranging from anxiety, low self-esteem, some trauma and relationship issues.

As a teenager, I never had access to a counsellor, nor did I have much of an understanding about the process of counselling. I felt like I had to deal with all my problems alone and not talk to anyone. This was unhelpful, and I wish I had the chance to talk to someone about how I was feeling at the time, I felt unheard. Now, I believe it is important that no matter how you feel, you have the opportunity to talk to someone, because even the feeling of having someone listen to you can make all the difference.

I am committed to making sure the therapeutic journey is authentic and collaborative process for the individual, with your preferences at the centre of the journey."
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"As an emotionally intelligent Integrative Counsellor, I am dedicated to providing inclusive and judgement free mental health and wellbeing support which places clients at the centre of the process.

My naturally kind, sensitive and calming demeanour are all integral aspects to my ability to form meaningful and trusting relationships with clients to enable them to feel comfortable sharing their experiences with me. This is further enabled through my commitment to creating a safe and confidential space where clients will feel truly heard and accepted for who they are

I work both face-to-face and online with adults and young people aged 11-18 and have experience supporting clients through a wide range of issues impacting their mental health. Primarily, I have supported individuals navigating anticipatory grief, terminal illness and bereavement. In addition to romantic and familial relationship conflicts, suicidal ideation, body image and self-esteem issues, historical abuse and associated trauma, alcohol dependency, work-related stress, and affairs and betrayals. This experience allows me to empathise and remain sensitive to the varying needs of my clients

The feeling of being truly heard and supported through the many emotional difficulties we face in life can make a real difference, I am proud to be able to offer that support."
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"I offer an integrative approach to therapy including: Person-Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (working on changing problematic thinking patterns and behaviours), Coaching/Goal Setting & Personal Development, Trauma based Therapy (Rewind Therapy; accredited member of the 'International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy'), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Inner Child work. I work with teenagers and adults of any age and all genders (LGBTQ+) and I also have experience of Neurodiversity (ADHD and ASD).

I can assist you with issues such as: Anxiety-Disorders (Generalised Anxiety, excessive worry, Social Anxiety, Phobias) Stress & Stress Management, Low Mood, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Self-esteem, Body Image, Disordered Eating, recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Co-Dependency, Self-Harm, Interpersonal Relationships, Assertiveness and establishing healthy boundaries, managing your Relationship with alcohol ('Grey Area' drinking, alcohol moderation and sobriety), managing emotions and emotional dysregulation/overwhelm, Improving social skills, sleep problems and menopause related issues.

I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor and can provide evidence of my qualification for training providers and employers. Having been involved in training student Counsellors on Level 4 Diploma and CBT courses, I am happy to provide supervision for trainees and newly qualified Counsellors, as well as those more experienced. Group supervision as well as one-to-one supervision is also an option."
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"Are you struggling with your emotions following a change or loss? Do you feel stuck, lost or overwhelmed?

Therapy can help with a wide range of personal and emotional issues. Common themes in counselling sessions include work stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship breakdowns, and low self-esteem. It can be challenging to open up, even to those close to us, leading to feelings of isolation and worry. If you find yourself feeling this way, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can untangle your thoughts and feelings, free from judgment.

Building a compassionate and genuine therapeutic relationship with you is important to me. Therapy can help you develop awareness of your issues and foster greater self-acceptance. We can explore the impact of past events and examine your relationships, both with yourself and others. Together, we can understand how you arrived at this point and, if you choose, make changes to move forward in your life.

My journey into therapy began while working alongside families in special needs education and family support, which inspired me to retrain as a Therapist. I hold an MA in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy, and have spent four years counselling in schools, organisations and private practice in Lincoln. I understand the unique pressures and stresses that come with caring for a child with special needs and can support you through the emotional highs and lows of parenting, as well as navigating the school system and the special needs process. I am particularly passionate about supporting clients who receive a special needs diagnosis after leaving school. I can offer insights and strategies tailored to your individual needs.

As an accredited pregnancy and baby loss counsellor, I provide a compassionate space for you to express your feelings and emotions during a time that can feel incredibly isolating.

Additionally, I can help with various issues, including family relationships, relationship breakdowns, friendship challenges, bullying, family separation, blended families, chronic illness, sexual assault and abuse, low self-esteem, and childhood trauma."
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"You carry within you the means to answer every question about yourself. About your past and how your perceptions of it exert an enduring influence. About your life now, how your recollection of childhood experiences and the choices of adulthood have shaped it and continue to shape it. About what fulfilment means for you and how you might reach it, be contented, be at peace, in your world and with your world. All the answers are there. All you need do is find them.

I can help. First, to assist in giving form to the questions you want to ask. Then, to interpret the answers you find, help you be at ease with the knowledge they give you, with the self, possibly the many selves, you will come to know. The journey may be difficult, occasionally uncomfortable, at times painful, but I'll be there. To guide, though not to lead. To support, though not to carry. And always with empathy and compassion, acceptance and respect. I can help you locate the wellsprings of strength and wisdom within you, help you draw upon them as you transform your life for the better.

It has been my privilege to have counselled an extensive client base in many places. By every metric - age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, neurodivergence, orientation, faith - the range is characterised by diversity. This has gifted me an empathic appreciation of the challenges people face.

I believe in the potential of counselling to address life's challenges. I am never shocked, though what I hear can be shocking. I never judge, though clients too often believe they deserve judgement. I never condemn, even when clients condemn themselves, convinced they are beyond help, beyond hope. They are not. No one is."
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