Lucy Roberts

As a somatic integrative counselor, I believe that no single approach works for everyone. Each person’s journey is unique, and I draw on a wide range of therapeutic techniques to meet your individual needs. I am deeply passionate about helping others break free from the crippling shame and negative beliefs that accumulate over time.

Since becoming a qualified psychotherapist in December 2018, I have continually expanded and refined my skills. In 2019-2020, I completed a Level 5 Diploma in Counseling CYP and achieved my professional accreditation by 2021.

In 2022, I recognised the need to go beyond traditional talk therapy, as many clients seemed “stuck.” Inspired by Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score, I sought to deepen my understanding of the body’s role in trauma. This led me to undertake an intensive year of somatic learning, culminating in a Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Neurosomatic Psychotherapy. Alongside this, I completed EMDR training and became a qualified EMDR Practitioner in 2022. By 2023, I proudly earned my Level 7 PGDip.

These experiences have profoundly transformed my understanding of trauma and healing. I now fully appreciate how the body holds onto trauma and believe that true healing requires us to “name it to tame it” and “feel it to heal it.” If we don’t address the body’s role in trauma, we risk remaining trapped in chronic hyperarousal (restlessness) or hypoarousal (hopelessness).

For the body to heal, it must feel safe enough to return to its natural state of balance, known as the window of tolerance, where emotions can be experienced without overwhelming the nervous system. When our nervous systems are in constant overdrive, it can lead to increased inflammation, pain, and even disease—often the result of prolonged stress and elevated cortisol levels.

My integrative approach is designed to guide you through this healing process, helping you to restore balance and move forward with greater resilience and well-being.

I work with individuals aged 10 to 100, including a 95-year-old client who has been with me for five years. My sessions are open-ended and tailored to suit your unique needs, though I recommend weekly sessions to help the mind develop new neural pathways—if we keep doing what we've always done, we'll keep getting the same results.

I conduct my practice online and utilize Bi-Lateral Base for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a technique that has profoundly transformed my work. EMDR allows clients to recall traumatic memories without reliving them, focusing instead on how these memories manifest in the body. This process involves eight stages and uses bilateral stimulation—engaging both sides of the brain—to help reframe traumatic memories so they feel “safe” in the present. While EMDR doesn’t erase memories, it removes the emotional intensity, preventing these memories from holding you back.

I also have extensive experience working with neurodiverse clients and have ADHD myself. My personal and professional insights into ADHD and Autism have taught me the importance of understanding how our brains function so that we can create space for them and manage symptoms effectively. To support this, I offer access to QB Check, a cutting-edge system that assesses the likelihood of ADHD symptoms. Although it’s not a formal diagnosis, the information from QB Check can be invaluable in forming a treatment plan and gaining deeper insight into brain function.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of successful therapy. Trust is crucial, and I am committed to providing a genuine, open, honest, safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can explore and heal.

I offer a free 30 minute 'hello' session so you can get a feel for how the space works for you.  No obligation whatsoever.