Lucy Gibson BAAT / HCPC Art Psychotherapist   -   Addiction Therapist

Lucy is an MA Art Psychotherapist, based in London and South East England. Having graduated from the prestigious Goldsmiths University, London, she has now been registered for several years to practice with the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Lucy has extensive experience of working with adults and children in various clinical settings including the NHS, private and voluntary sectors. She is extremely aware of, and sensitive to, discretion and confidentiality and has worked with a number of high-profile clients in the arts and media world. She works both with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups and families, offering a support network around the client. She practices a person-centred approach, supported by her psychoanalytic / psychodynamic training. Her professional interest focuses on Object Relations and Attachment Theory, underpinned by the theories of Bion, Klein, Laing and Winnicott. Lucy brings a calm, boundaried approach and an artistic outlook to the therapeutic space, helping people gain empowerment and confidence through self-expression. She firmly believes the art process in Art Psychotherapy offers another symbolic language where an individual can express the feelings and thoughts of their inner world in a contained way. This can enable the process of change, self-reflection and recovery. ‘I find Ms. Gibson to be a highly competent Art Psychotherapist with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. She is honest, reliable and able to meet complex, often pressurised, situations with equanimity, thoughtfulness and flexibility.’ Pamela Mellior MA HCPC BAAT ‘Lucy was an asset to the Service and developed a full programme of clinical appointments in several settings within NELFT. She was able to stamp her own identity on an open session group and initiated improvments in how the session was delivered. Her ability to communicate with professionals from other disciplines and to accurately convey progress within art therapy has been favourably noted by colleagues. I have been very impressed by her throughness and reliability, essential qualities in a health professional.’ Will Crane, Lead Arts Therapist, North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) ‘Lucy is a trusting, calm, compassionate and caring person. Her written and verbal communication skills are excellent.’ Joretha Prinsloo, Class Teacher, Downsview School UK Counselling Directory page  http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/lucy-gibson       HCPC Registration no. AS14192