Lucy Thornby
Counsellor in London

BACP Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor - Seeing clients in-person (London W1W) and online through video-call.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

Hi, let me introduce myself, I'm Lucy and I offer psychotherapy and counselling, both in-person and online. I hold a BSc (Hons) 1st class degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I have worked for the therapeutic agencies Choose Therapy and London Young Counselling. I have studied and trained in Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Cognitive-Behavioural and Existential therapies, and I utilise the scientifically researched theories of these to support my work as an Integrative Therapist. I believe that this style of working allows the greatest nuance to meet each individual client. Before I became a therapist I have a background of working in education with neurodivergence, so I keenly know that, despite commonalities, we each process, feel and think uniquely.

I aim to support you with useful strategies for the present, alongside an awareness of how the past may exerting its influence. When we find ourselves in a moment in life where we feel overwhelmed, lost, stuck, anxious or depressed, that sense of longing for understanding (and relief) can be keenly felt within ourselves. Perhaps you have felt this way for a while or you are suddenly facing a transition in your life or an evaluation of your identity, purpose or relationships. Therapy is at heart, a relationship and a process that supports you to make sense of yourself and the world around you, and to find your way towards insight and healing. As a psychotherapist, I draw upon a range of therapeutic skills and creative strategies that can support you to explore your influences, beliefs and patterns, to consider what motivates your choices and feelings, to develop new communication and coping skills, to connect with yourself and enhance your sense of contentment, direction and empowerment in your life.

My Specialisms

Often times when we struggle with our mental health it relates to our relationship with our self, with those we are in some form of relationship with or with our relationship to the world at large. Issues that arise from this can include elements of anxiety and depression, we may have a sense that we are not coping and feel overwhelmed by our emotions or numb. We may find ourselves struggling with changes in life or struggling with a lack of change and feeling stuck or disempowered.
My work is to help support you to cope with the present situation and gain understanding of the influence of the past.

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

I see clients in person at my therapy room at 4 Devonshire Street, London W1W. Here I have limited availability and may have a waiting list for certain times. My in-person sessions are charged at the rate of £80 a session (to reflect hosting costs) but I offer a reduced rate for online video sessions of £60 per session and can offer a wider range of time slots for this service. It's important to me that people who seek it have access to therapy, so please enquire about concession rates if you feel that you may be eligible.

Please contact me to discuss your unique needs and discuss what you are looking for in regard to working together in the short/longer term.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	In Person	£80 per 50 minutes
Psychotherapy	Online/Telephone	£60 per 50 minutes
Counselling	In Person	£80 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£60 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Please email me if you would like to arrange a free initial call where you can discuss your needs and ask me any queries that you have about working together.