Lucy Cruickshank

Hi, I’m Lucy, an Integrative Counsellor based in Poole, Dorset and I specialise in helping people through bereavement, grief and loss  including non-person losses such as the loss of a job, a pet, health or a relationship. 

I'm also an IFS Level 1 ( Internal Family Systems) therapist and a qualified CBT therapist and experienced in helping people with a number of difficulties including, but not exclusively, trauma, stress anxiety and depression. I can also help if you're looking for personal therapy to help to cultivate personal growth, self-discovery and build inner resilience. 

Being an integrative counsellor means I'm able to work with different counselling methods so that every session is tailored to a way of working that you feel would be most helpful to you.  Our work together would also be a partnership rather than someone giving you advice or telling you what to do as I truly believe we all have the ability to find our own answers. Instead I will walk beside you, and in whatever way feels right for you, help you to find them.  

I offer in-person, online and outdoor therapy sessions, all of which are on a one to one basis. 

*Please note that I am currently only able to support people who are 18 years and over. 

I offer a caring, supportive and confidential space where we can work through the things that matter to you and explore different perspectives and new strategies to help you heal and feel well again. 

I understand how daunting it can be to reach out for help, particularly if you’ve never had counselling before, so we will only ever work in a way that feels right for you and at a speed that feels safe and comfortable. 

About Me

I have been counselling since 2018, first in a hospice and with a cancer charity as part of my training and then after I fully qualified in 2020. During that time I also worked in a GP surgery as a Health and Wellbeing Coach helping people struggling with anxiety and depression and other health problems. 

In addition to my work here, I also still work as a counsellor in a hospice and run a gentle exercise class for a community charity. 

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Intergrative Counselling

Level 3 Certificate in Integrative Counselling

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Level 5

Certificate in Person Centred Creative Art Counselling

Mindfulness Practioner Certificate

Counselling Children and Young People (8-18 years) 

IFS Level 1 

I understand how important it is to find a counsellor you feel safe and comfortable with so I offer a free and confidential  20-minute  first telephone session so you can see how you feel about us working together.

On receipt of your enquiry, I will telephone you to arrange a date and time for the call that’s helpful to you where we will talk a little  about what you’d like support with and I can answer any questions you may have,  

** If you’d prefer me to email you to arrange an initial call, just pop that in your enquiry so I can do that for you.

If you’d like us to work together after the initial call, we will then arrange our first session which can be in person, telephone or online. 

For more information, please contact me or visit my website at www.safeshorescounselling.com