Lucy Reynolds

I am currently accepting new clients.

I offer in‑person and online sessions, Monday to Thursday.

Please note that I do not currently offer evening appointments and operate a waiting list for these times.

I offer a free telephone or online consultation (around 15 minutes). This gives you the opportunity to ask questions, share a little about what’s bringing you to therapy, and explore whether working together feels right.

You wake up with your body already tense – heart racing, jaw clenched, mind jumping ahead to what could go wrong. You replay conversations, worry about saying the wrong thing, and feel constantly on alert.

On the outside, you seem capable and composed. Inside, it feels exhausting and lonely. Even small decisions – what to wear, whether to reply to a message – can feel heavy.

If this sounds familiar, there is nothing wrong with you. These are normal responses to experiences that have taught your nervous system to stay vigilant.

And you don’t have to keep living like this.

There was a time when I focused on keeping everyone else happy and had lost touch with who I was. Therapy helped me reconnect with myself, and that lived experience shapes how I work with clients today.

Imagine a life where you…

• can slow your thoughts and experience moments of genuine calm
• trust yourself – your instincts, boundaries, and decisions
• feel more at ease in your body
• have relationships where you don’t feel “too much” or “not enough”
• feel less defined by past experiences and more present in your life
• begin to recognise yourself again

What to expect if you choose to work with me

Your sessions are your space. You decide what feels important to bring, and we work at a pace that feels manageable for you.

I won’t give advice or tell you what to do – you are the expert in your own experience. I’m not a distant or neutral therapist, however. I will challenge patterns, reflect what I notice, and offer perspectives that support deeper understanding and healing.

Areas we may work with include:

Self‑Discovery & Identity
Exploring who you are beneath roles, expectations, and people‑pleasing.

Healing Trauma
Working compassionately with past experiences so they have less influence on your present.

Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation
Developing ways to feel more grounded and settled.

Self‑Worth & Self‑Compassion
Softening the inner critic and developing a kinder relationship with yourself.

I work integratively, tailoring therapy to each individual. My approach is rooted in humanistic therapy and informed by trauma‑aware and mindfulness‑based practices.

In early sessions, we’ll take time to understand what’s bringing you to therapy, how your experiences have shaped you, and what you’re hoping for from our work together. Where helpful, we may use gentle assessment tools to support this understanding.

Above all, I aim to offer a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship where you feel able to explore your inner world without pressure or judgement.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy (Professional Practice) – First Class
• Certificate in Trauma‑Focused Therapy (Manchester Psychotherapy Foundation)
• Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP)
• BWYQ Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
• CPD Certificates in Restorative Yoga and Mindfulness
• Reiki Levels I–III

About me personally

Alongside professional training, I bring lived experience. I’ve been a mother, business owner, and mature student, and have navigated my own experiences of trauma, anxiety, and self‑worth challenges.

This personal understanding supports me in meeting clients with empathy, respect, and a belief in their capacity for change.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to holding things together or worrying about getting it “right”. The first session is designed to be gentle, unhurried, and led by you.

There’s no pressure to share everything straight away. We’ll go at a pace that feels manageable, and you’re always in control of what you choose to talk about.

In our first session, we’ll usually:

• talk a little about what’s brought you to therapy now
• explore what you’re hoping for from our work together
• begin to understand how your experiences may be affecting you in the present
• look at any practical questions you have about therapy

We’ll also spend some time going through the practicalities of working together, including confidentiality, boundaries, and the therapeutic contract, so you know what to expect and can ask any questions you may have.

You don’t need to prepare anything in advance. Some people come with lots to say; others aren’t sure where to start. Both are completely okay.

My role is to help you feel met, understood, and supported as we begin to build a therapeutic relationship. Over time, this relationship becomes the foundation for deeper work.

Contact

If you feel ready to explore therapy, you’re welcome to get in touch.

I offer a free initial phone or online conversation to discuss what’s bringing you to therapy and whether working together feels like a good fit.

I am currently accepting new clients.

I offer in‑person and online sessions, Monday to Thursday.

Please note that I do not currently offer evening appointments and operate a waiting list for these times.

I offer a free telephone or online consultation (around 15 minutes). This gives you the opportunity to ask questions, share a little about what’s bringing you to therapy, and explore whether working together feels right.

You wake up with your body already tense – heart racing, jaw clenched, mind jumping ahead to what could go wrong. You replay conversations, worry about saying the wrong thing, and feel constantly on alert.

On the outside, you seem capable and composed. Inside, it feels exhausting and lonely. Even small decisions – what to wear, whether to reply to a message – can feel heavy.

If this sounds familiar, there is nothing wrong with you. These are normal responses to experiences that have taught your nervous system to stay vigilant.

And you don’t have to keep living like this.

There was a time when I focused on keeping everyone else happy and had lost touch with who I was. Therapy helped me reconnect with myself, and that lived experience shapes how I work with clients today.

Imagine a life where you…

• can slow your thoughts and experience moments of genuine calm
• trust yourself – your instincts, boundaries, and decisions
• feel more at ease in your body
• have relationships where you don’t feel “too much” or “not enough”
• feel less defined by past experiences and more present in your life
• begin to recognise yourself again

What to expect if you choose to work with me

Your sessions are your space. You decide what feels important to bring, and we work at a pace that feels manageable for you.

I won’t give advice or tell you what to do – you are the expert in your own experience. I’m not a distant or neutral therapist, however. I will challenge patterns, reflect what I notice, and offer perspectives that support deeper understanding and healing.

Areas we may work with include:

Self‑Discovery & Identity
Exploring who you are beneath roles, expectations, and people‑pleasing.

Healing Trauma
Working compassionately with past experiences so they have less influence on your present.

Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation
Developing ways to feel more grounded and settled.

Self‑Worth & Self‑Compassion
Softening the inner critic and developing a kinder relationship with yourself.

I work integratively, tailoring therapy to each individual. My approach is rooted in humanistic therapy and informed by trauma-aware and mindfulness-based practices.

In early sessions, we’ll take time to understand what’s bringing you to therapy, how your experiences have shaped you, and what you’re hoping for from our work together. Where helpful, we may use gentle assessment tools to support this understanding.

Above all, I aim to offer a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship where you feel able to explore your inner world without pressure or judgement.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy (Professional Practice) – First Class
• Certificate in Trauma-Focused Therapy (Manchester Psychotherapy Foundation)
• Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP)
• BWYQ Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
• CPD Certificates in Restorative Yoga and Mindfulness
• Reiki Levels I–III

About me personally

Alongside professional training, I bring lived experience. I’ve been a mother, business owner, and mature student, and have navigated my own experiences of trauma, anxiety, and self-worth challenges.

This personal understanding supports me in meeting clients with empathy, respect, and a belief in their capacity for change.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to holding things together or worrying about getting it “right”. The first session is designed to be gentle, unhurried, and led by you.

There’s no pressure to share everything straight away. We’ll go at a pace that feels manageable, and you’re always in control of what you choose to talk about.

In our first session, we’ll usually:

• talk a little about what’s brought you to therapy now
• explore what you’re hoping for from our work together
• begin to understand how your experiences may be affecting you in the present
• look at any practical questions you have about therapy

We’ll also spend some time going through the practicalities of working together, including confidentiality, boundaries, and the therapeutic contract, so you know what to expect and can ask any questions you may have.

You don’t need to prepare anything in advance. Some people come with lots to say; others aren’t sure where to start. Both are completely okay.

My role is to help you feel met, understood, and supported as we begin to build a therapeutic relationship. Over time, this relationship becomes the foundation for deeper work.

Contact

If you feel ready to explore therapy, you’re welcome to get in touch.

I offer a free initial phone or online conversation to discuss what’s bringing you to therapy and whether working together feels like a good fit.