Hi, I’m Lucinda. Thank you for visiting my website.
I’m an arts therapist who works outdoors in nature with a whole person approach to therapy. I work with women who are struggling with poor mental health. They often feel lost, anxious and full of doubt; life is an uphill battle, their relationships with others may be painful and they may be self-soothing with alcohol, food or retail therapy. What they want is to feel better about who they are, more ‘connected’ with their true selves, other people and life, and more emotionally balanced, confident and optimistic. I work in the woods which is naturally soothing and offers opportunities for self-reflection, new insights and change.
Mind, Body, Heart and Hands
A Dramatherapist by training, I invite all parts of my clients – their mind, body, hands and heart – to express and explore what is happening for them in the here and now, and, if relevant, experiences and memories from the past.
My therapy space is Views Wood on the edge of Uckfield in East Sussex. The natural world offers a deeply restorative environment; it also allows my clients to find aspects of themselves in the materials and processes of the natural world around them which can be explored and understood through talking, somatic (body-based) and expressive exercises. Because we are not relying solely on the narrative of the mind but also what is held in their body and their heart, my clients often find this is a powerful and intuitive way for them to make the changes they are looking for. You don’t need to have any experience of working in this way; I will guide you through the process.
What I Offer – In A Nutshell
I have over 15 years’ experience as a therapist working with children, adults and families with both groups and individuals. I have particular interest and experience in anxiety, relational trauma, attachment loss, adoption and despair around the state of the planet. My approach is influenced by a wide range of clinicians, artists, neuroscientists and thinkers, and my own personal experiences. Connection, curiosity and compassion lie at the heart of who I am as a therapist, supervisor and human being. And the natural world has inspired and nurtured me, and filled me with awe throughout my life.
Individual Outdoor Therapy
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Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice
I offer clinical supervision (for therapists and counsellors) and reflective practice for those in a caring role (both individual and groups). For more information, please click here.
Workshops and Groups
I run trainings and creative workshops and groups and more information can be found here.
Why Outdoor Therapy?
If you click here, you will find out more about my approach and why I choose to work outdoors.
About Me
If you click here, you will read a bit more background information about me.
I hope you find something here on my website that helps you and I look forward to hearing from you.