Little Lodge Counselling
Person-Centred Counselling in Bexhill-on-Sea.
My name is Lucy, and I serve as a trauma-informed counselor at Little Lodge. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I am both registered and insured, with further details available under the sessions tab. To date in 2024, I have had the privilege of working with more than 450 clients, accumulating over 6,000 hours of client interaction, which includes individuals, couples, and teenagers.
Issues I have worked with:
Childhood Issues, Depression, Past Affecting The Present, Disabilities, Health Issues, Relationship Issues, Loss Of Identity Or Purpose Or Meaning, Issues With Alcohol Or Drugs, Divorce, Infidelity, Lack Of Confidence, Loss Of Motivation, Separation, Panic Attacks, Feeling Afraid, Redundancy, Stress, Anger, Abuse, Anxiety, OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, Self-Esteem Issues, Work Problems, Suicide Within A Family, Suicidal Thoughts, Arbotion, Issues Surrounding Sick, Bereavement, Loss Of A Child And Fertility Issues (And Many More).
Therapy can empower individuals to feel more in control, foster self-acceptance, and enhance their ability to manage challenges. This process involves addressing the client's concerns while cultivating awareness in a supportive environment provided by a non-judgmental and accepting counsellor/therapist.
About me/Training:
I started my training in 2012 at ESCG Eastbourne, with level 1 and 2. This opened my eyes and I felt I had found my profession of choice. I went forward and completed the Foundation Degree in Person-Centred Counselling (FDsc). Then I progressed, in 2015-2016 to the Bachelor of Honours Degree in Person-Centred Counselling (BSc, Hons). In 2016 I obtained a certificate in couples counselling, and in 2018 I achieved Accreditation, then in 2019 a Diploma in Therapeutic Supervision.
I am committed to my professional growth, which is why I regularly attend courses and training sessions to enhance my understanding and refine my practice.
I have previously volunteered at Counselling Plus, Cruse East Sussex, St Wilfred's Hospice, and Action for Change; now, I am working in private practice. Individuals express themselves in different ways, so I offer experiential methods, such as drawing, writing, poetry, or face-to-face conversation. If you'd like to explore various forms of communication, please let me know. Little Lodge is your space to discover yourself and how you prefer to express yourself. There are no expectations, just a space for you to be you.
I previously led the Eastbourne Person-Centred group, which convened on a monthly basis. This group was designed for both trained counselors and those in training, as well as individuals interested in this therapeutic approach. Currently, the group has been suspended due to a lack of sufficient participants.
Between 2017 and 2021, I initiated my teaching career as a tutor at several institutions throughout East Sussex, including NCFE East Sussex Collegeand CPCAB courses run by South Coast Wellbeing and Training Centre and CPTA. My teaching experience spans from level 1 to level 5 in counselling, during which I also conducted brief workshops focused on mental health within the community. In 2020, I earned my Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), an experience that not only enriched my teaching but also contributed significantly to my personal growth alongside my students. In late 2022, I resumed teaching, focusing on a level 5 diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling for the CPCAB course at CPTA, as well as alevel 1 Interpersonal skills course for East Sussex College and the Level 2 in Counselling skills
Additionally, I have provided short-term therapy through various Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, including Axa, Workplace Options, HELP, BEN, CBT Clinics, and Moving Minds. I am also dedicated to volunteering with Age UK East Sussex where I work to alleviate loneliness among the elderly, a cause I am deeply passionate about. As a person-centred supervisor, I invite you to visit the supervisor page for further details. I also offer discounted rates for students enrolled in counselling courses.
My Mission:
My mission as a person-centred counsellor is to enable you, as the client to feel empowered and comfortable within your own skin. To be able to feel confident in who you are and stand up for your needs.
Lucy White