Lucy Adams

I offer both in-person and online counselling.

My in-person appointments are based in Henley-on-Thames on Fridays. I also offer online sessions on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can bring whatever feels important to you. I work relationally, which means I see the relationship we build together as an important part of the therapeutic process. I believe that feeling safe, heard, and understood can give us the space we need to explore parts of ourselves that may have felt difficult to approach alone.

As an integrative therapist, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis and Attachment Theory. This allows me to adapt our work to you, rather than expecting you to fit into one particular way of working.

I'm particularly interested in attachment and how our early experiences and relationships can continue to influence how we see ourselves and connect with others. Together, we can gently explore where some of these patterns may have come from, how they might be showing up in your life now, and whether there are different ways to understand or respond to them.

ADHD is also an area I'm especially interested in: how it can affect how we understand ourselves, our relationships, and our experiences. Whether you have been diagnosed, are in the process of seeking a diagnosis, or simply wonder whether ADHD may be part of your experience, therapy can provide a space to explore this safely and without judgement. My own experience of receiving a later-in-life diagnosis has given me an understanding of the questions that can arise when you begin to see yourself and your experiences through a different lens.

My hope is that therapy can offer you a space to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing and, ultimately, feel more able to move forward in a way that feels meaningful to you.

Counselling offers you dedicated time and space to pause, reflect and explore whatever feels important, without judgement or the pressure to have everything figured out.

Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place weekly, either in person in Henley-on-Thames or online.

As part of my practice, I offer a review every six sessions. This gives us the opportunity to reflect on how therapy is feeling, revisit your goals, and consider whether there are any new areas you'd like to explore. I believe these reviews help keep therapy collaborative and ensure it continues to meet your needs.

Before arranging a first session, I offer a free 15-minute telephone call. This gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, find out a little more about how I work and decide whether I feel like the right counsellor for you. There is no obligation to book after this call.

If you decide to go ahead, I'll invite you to complete a short assessment form before our first session. This gives you the opportunity to share a little about yourself and what has brought you to therapy, helping us make the most of our time together.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and explore what has brought you to therapy. There is no expectation to share everything straight away, and you don't need to have all the answers. We'll talk about what you're hoping to gain from counselling, and you'll have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.