About Me

I come from a Sociology and Political Science background. I have always been interested on how people are affected by the environment and why they behave the way they do. After my own journey in therapy where I experienced healing through the therapeutic relationship, I decided to train as a therapist myself. I now have the skills to accompany others in this process.

I am committed to learning and developing an anti-oppressive approach in my practice.

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Work and Experience

I hold a Master's degree in Humanistic Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute in London.

I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and I am bound by its Ethical Framework for good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. You can read more about the BACP’s code of ethics here.

In addition, I have trained as a Sophrology and Relaxation Practitioner which gives me the knowledge and experience to work with the embodied experience to help regulate ourselves. Integrating thoughts, emotions and the body can facilitate wellbeing and healing.

As a Humanistic practitioner, my work rests on the belief that every person is valuable, and has the potential to achieve growth and healing with the help of a safe and supportive environment. With this in mind, I strive to provide this holding space for my clients to grow within the therapeutic relationship, always respecting their perspective in order to help them discover their own answers.

I have experience working as a therapist in different agencies with a diverse client population. I have worked with a range of issues such as:

  • Relationship issues
  • Low self-esteem
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Anger issues
  • Cultural issues
  • Loss
  • Discrimination
  • Identity issues
  • Migration
  • Mixed heritage

I am committed to learning and professional development. In order to improve my skills and provide a better service, I engage with continuing professional development (CDP) on a regular basis.

Why Lucia?

You may be wondering what is my specificity. What do I bring to the table that might make you want to work with me instead of someone else?

Other than having experience with a diverse set of issues, my path is non-traditional. I was raised in a multi-cultural environment and have lived, studied and worked in four different countries. As a result, I am able to understand many perspectives while offering alternative points of view others might not have considered. I will also honour and respect your social and cultural perspective and value our differences and similarities. I am strongly committed to social justice and working in an anti-oppressive approach.

I highly value authenticity in my work, I am passionate about helping my clients discover their authentic selves and learn to love and value themselves. We all have a voice and a story to tell. This journey is also about finding yours.

Qualifications and Memberships

  • Humanistic Psychotherapist (MSc)
  • Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (PGDip)
  • Diploma Sophrology and Relaxation Practice
  • Member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
  • Member of the Radical Therapist Network