Lucy Leyland

I currently have some availability on Wednesday and Thursday  afternoons.

Hello, I’m Lucy.

Welcome inside my therapy rooms, where you will find humour, pragmatism, honest reflection, insight and compassion. We can talk, draw, play, or pause to stare out the window. You may choose to join me in the fresh air for outdoor therapy. You decide what it means to recover and thrive.

I offer my expertise in person-centred counselling, psychodynamic theory, Existential therapy, relational neuroscience, creative arts and play therapy, mindfulness and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), from which I create a bespoke therapeutic environment for you.

Outside my practice I am a lecturer in counselling, and I supervise postgraduate research (nspc.org.uk). The most recent research, including work on socio-culturally responsive therapy, gender, sexuality and neurodiversity, informs our sessions.

I have extensive training in child and adolescent mental health, and I am equipped to offer specialist psychotherapy to teenagers, children and parents. 

For adults: individual psychotherapy tailored to your needs and goals. Available in face-to-face sessions in Kingsbridge therapy rooms, with a waiting list for outdoor therapy at a beautiful rotation of beach, wood and moorland locations in the South Hams.

For children and adolescents: arts and play based therapy for young people aged 5-18. Available in face-to-face sessions in Kingsbridge therapy rooms. Ad hoc psychoeducation sessions for parents of young clients are available, while upholding the young person’s confidentiality.

For parents: individual psychotherapy to provide emotional resource for you as a primary carer. Suitable if you a wish to explore your own parenthood, if you are parenting in difficult circumstances, or if your child is unable to engage in therapy. Available in face-to-face sessions in Kingsbridge therapy rooms.

My practice is open term-time only, and sessions booked in half-term blocks of 5-7 sessions.

Your introductory session with me is FREE, and can occur online, by phone or in person in my Kingsbridge rooms. Research shows that the most important factor in therapeutic success is the relationship with your counsellor. During our first session we will take the time to explore your concerns and wishes, and I will be able to offer preliminary recommendations for your steps forward. After this session you can reflect and choose how you wish to continue.