
'The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.'
Carl Rodgers
Lucy Walthoe, MSc, MUKCP
Welcome and thank you for visiting my website. I’m Lucy, an experienced UKCP-registered humanistic psychotherapist offering a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore what matters to you and find your own, sustainable way through difficulty. I believe we all have the capacity to recover from life’s challenges; to grow and to live a fulfilled life. Sometimes life is hard and we lose touch with our innate ability to move forward. That’s when dedicated support can help us restore our trust in ourselves. This is what I offer my clients.
How I support
My therapy works by supporting you to build a more compassionate understanding of yourself, in the safety of our relationship. I work relationally, meaning our work together is grounded in compassion, mutual respect and openness. I am a trained as an integrative therapist and I tailor my offering to your unique needs and strengths. Find out more about how I work here.
Areas of support
I support clients in all life stages with a diverse range of issues and questions. I welcome exploratory enquiries, whatever is troubling you. Areas in my practice, among others, include:
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Anxiety and depression
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Grief, loss and life transitions
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Relationship and intimacy challenges
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Identity and self-esteem
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Sexuality
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Neurodivergence
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Emotional difficulty, from numbness to overwhelm
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Childhood trauma and adverse experiences
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Intense self-criticism
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Worries about dependent/addictive behaviours
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Distressed eating
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Trauma recovery
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Feeling stuck, lost or overwhelmed
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Worries about self-harm
Or you might simply need a space to understand yourself more deeply.
Starting therapy and practical questions
To understand more about how starting therapy with me works, and other practical details, click here
About me
I am Masters-level trained (5 years) at the Metanoia Institute in Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis therapy. I integrate mindfulness, body-oriented and trauma-informed techniques to support you to build a stronger connection with your whole self. Prior to training as a psychotherapist I had a 15-year corporate career in crisis management. I also have a background in philosophy. I bring all of my life experience to my work with my clients. I look forward to hearing from you.

