Lucy Beney

I have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from Iron Mill College in Exeter. My training involved studying various different approaches to therapy, and putting together a coherent philosophy which I can adapt to suit your specific needs.

Lucy Beney

Registered Counsellor

I firmly believe that “relationships are not the icing on the cake – they are the cake” (Dr Dan Siegel, UCLA, 2017).  I will set out to build a genuine therapeutic relationship with you, at a very human level, which will play a key part in the work we do.  I will always look at you as a unique and precious individual, asking not “What is wrong with you?”, but rather “What has happened to you?”.

I am also a qualified facilitator of the University of Melbourne’s Tuning into Teens parenting programme, which builds emotional literacy and resilience in families and school environments. I also have further training in emotion coaching; the lasting physical, psychological and emotional effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress; working with eating disorders; supporting bereaved children; and with boarding school issues, both current and historic.

I have spent much of my life on the move, living in several different countries across the world – needing to adapt, change and forge new paths.  I understand cross-cultural challenges and am experienced in working with issues arising through change, loss, relocation, separation and isolation.  ​

I currently work with people from across south Somerset and north Dorset, out of London Road Clinic in Milborne Port (DT9 5DW).   I also work as a school counsellor, supporting both young people in a large academy school, and parents in several local primary schools. I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP); a Registered Member of the Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC); and a passive member of the Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Beratung (SGfB), the Swiss Association for Counselling.  I have enhanced DBS clearance, am fully insured and undertake regular clinical supervision.

www.lucybeneycounselling.com

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  • What our clients say

    Solution Focused Hypnotherapy with Margaret Capon 'I sought help with the executive function issues associated with dyslexia, dyscalculia and possible ADHD in order to be in the best place to study for a professional qualification whilst working. I found the results of working with Margaret to be incredible. I can quantify how much my function has improved and how much better I am at dealing with distraction, mental blocks, prioritisation and meeting deadlines without drama. The focus I have been able to achieve without going into exhausting hyperfocus has been unprecedented and I've been able to meet some tough objectives but also remembered to take breaks. It has been a joy to work with a practitioner who has an understanding of empathy with the neurodiverse functioning mind. The positive effect on all aspects of life have been such a boost And have freed up time and mental capacity. A huge thank you! Very much appreciated and happy travels! NP

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    I had my first experience of Acupuncture with Lisa for ongoing neck and shoulder pain. I had tried everything but after two sessions it went away completely. It was a very good experience. Lisa really tuned into my body and used a range of Chinese medicine techniques to investigate what I needed. I would definitely recommend this form of treatment. LS

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