About me
My Mission
At Hummingbird Counselling, I strive to use compassion, empathy, respect and authenticity to form a genuine, trusting relationship with my clients
"From the beginning, she has made me feel so comfortable, safe and never judged" "She has helped me understand myself so much better, work through things from my past and understand the way I respond to things" "I genuinely don't think I would be where I am today without her support"
Testimonials
What next?
Initial Assessment
I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation at a time that suits you. Following this, we would engage in a more in depth assessment.
Initially I will go through an assessment together with you, its not as difficult as it sounds, its just a way to make sure I am clear on the areas you would like to address and to make sure that I understand your reasons for starting your counselling process, to ensure you are getting the help and support in all the areas you wish to address. This also provides the perfect opportunity for you to ask me any questions you may have and to express what you need from me and to understand how I can help you.
What I offer
The supportive counselling I offer covers many areas including, emotional wellbeing issues, anxiety, depression and more complex mental health issues. My experience covers the impact of negative childhood experiences, relationship breakdowns, trauma and loss. I provide a private space to reflect, make sense of experiences, to be heard not judged and tools to help you feel calmer, cope better and make changes. My safe supportive approach enables exploration of your needs so you can begin to feel understood, more confident and resourceful in moving forward.
Counselling isn't about giving you solutions or advice, but empowering you to make your own changes.
Professional Experience and Qualifications
I hold a BSc in Human Biology from Loughborough University and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and in Children and Young People. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and as such abide by their Ethical Framework.
Please see - www.bacp.co.uk/ethical-framework for more information.
I am fully insured with a malpractice, professional and public liability insurance indemnity of £10,000,000 and I hold an enhanced DBS check.
I have experience working with people of all cultures and ethnicities from teenagers to adults. I work as a counsellor in a school setting and in private practice. I provide a safe and confidential environment.
Appointments and payments
I am able to offer flexible appointments and times from Monday to Friday. Sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or even monthly, depending on your needs.
Appointments can be made quickly and easily by emailing me on lyndsey.holmes@outlook.com
Feel free to get in touch to enquire about my fees per session.
Payment
You can pay by BACS in advance on the day of each session. The name of my account is Lyndsey Holmes and the bank details are:
Sort code: 04-14-50
Account number: 59125211
Or alternatively you can pay at the end of each session with a credit or debit card, Apple or Google Pay. I am unable to accept American Express.
Areas Covered
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Abortion
Abuse
Addiction
ADHD
Anger management
Anxiety
Attachment disorder
Autism
Bereavement
Bullying
Burnout
Depression
Disordered Eating
Domestic abuse
Emotional abuse
Feeling sad
Gambling
Grief
Health anxiety
Infertility
LGBTQIA+
Loneliness
Low self-confidence
Low self-esteem
Mental health
Menopause
Miscarriage
Neurodiversity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Passive-aggressive behaviour
Panic attacks
Physical abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Postnatal depression
Redundancy
Relationship problems
Self-Harm
Sexual abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
Trauma
Teenager support
Work-related stress