​​​Little Lodge Counselling

​​​​Person-Centred Counselling In Bexhill-On-Sea.

​Lucy White – About
My name is Lucy White, and I’m a trauma-informed, person-centred counsellor and supervisor, based at Little Lodge in Bexhill-on-Sea.
I’m an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), fully registered and insured. I’ve been working in counselling since 2015, and by 2025 I have worked with over 500 clients, accumulating nearly 7,000 hours of therapeutic work across individuals, couples, and young people.

How I work:
At the heart of my work is a person-centred approach. This means I focus on creating a relationship where you feel safe enough to be real — not analysed, fixed, or judged.
My aim isn’t to tell you who to be or what to do, but to support you in developing a deeper sense of self-trust, confidence, and choice. Over time, many people find they feel more grounded in themselves, clearer about their needs, and better able to respond to life rather than feeling overwhelmed by it.
Sessions are shaped around you. Some people talk; others think, draw, write, or sit quietly while things begin to make sense. We can work in whatever way feels most natural to you.

Areas of experience:
I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to):
Anxiety, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts
Depression and low mood
Trauma and abuse (including domestic abuse)
Relationship difficulties, separation, divorce, and infidelity
Loss of identity, meaning, or confidence
Bereavement, miscarriage, fertility issues, and loss of a child
Neurodiversity (including ADHD), OCD, eating disorders
Chronic illness, disability, and health-related issues
Alcohol, substance use, and behavioural addictions
Gender identity, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ issues
Racism, discrimination, and social exclusion
Suicidal thoughts or suicide within a family

If what you’re dealing with isn’t listed here, that doesn’t mean it isn’t welcome. You’re always free to ask.

Training and professional background:
I began my counselling training in 2012, completing Levels 1 and 2 before progressing to a Foundation Degree (FDSc)and then a BSc (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling, which I completed in 2016.
Alongside this, I undertook:
Reiki training (Master level)
A certificate in Couples Counselling
A Diploma in Therapeutic Supervision
BACP Accreditation (2018)
I hold a PGCE (2020) and have extensive experience teaching counselling from Level 1 through to Level 5, including CPCAB and NCFE programmes across East Sussex. Teaching continues to inform my work as both a counsellor and a supervisor.
I regularly engage in continued professional development, maintain Level 3 Safeguarding, and hold an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Wider experience:
Earlier in my career, I volunteered with organisations including Cruse, Counselling Plus, St Wilfrid’s Hospice, and Action for Change. I have also provided short-term therapy through a number of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), including AXA, OneBright, Workplace Options, and others.
Alongside my private practice, I currently volunteer with Age UK East Sussex, supporting older adults experiencing loneliness — a cause that matters deeply to me.
I previously facilitated the Eastbourne Person-Centred Group, a monthly reflective space for counsellors, trainees, and those interested in the approach. This group is currently paused due to numbers.

Supervision and students:
I offer person-centred supervision and welcome both qualified counsellors and trainees. Reduced rates are available for students enrolled in counselling training. Further details can be found on the Supervision page.