Hi, I’m Uschi.

I’m a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Lancaster.

My therapy approach is person-centred. This means that you are in control of what we talk about. We will work at a pace that feels safe for you and I will accompany you in exploring whatever feels difficult for you right now. 

For me, person-centred counselling is more than a method: it is a philosophy that prioritises your perspective and values. You are the expert of your own life, and I believe that you have an inherent ability to grow and heal. I won't tell you what to do or think. Instead, I will offer you a welcoming and safe space, where we can develop a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect and understanding. I deeply believe that the therapeutic relationship is key to success in therapy.

I want to offer you my non-judgemental presence in our sessions, so you feel that I value and accept you and your experiences as you are. With this, I want to empower you to delve into your inner world with confidence, knowing that I will be with you to hold whatever might come up for you. I can help you make sense of the issues that are causing you distress and your thoughts and feelings about them. 

Talking about your issues in this way can help you to discover and harness your inner strength. In our work together, I aim to help you uncover solutions that resonate with your authentic self – solutions that are truly yours, not off-the-shelf advice - so you can take on life's challenges with greater control and confidence. 

Qualification and Experience

I gained my Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy with distinction from the University of Cumbria, which is an approved training provider. 

Besides my private practice, I work as a counsellor for CancerHelp and Cedar House in Preston. I have been offering counselling for people with a broad range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, loss, grief and bereavement, terminal illness, relationship difficulties, abuse and trauma. 

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I work according to the BACP's ethical framework. 

Recent Professional development

  • Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (2023) 

  • Person-Centred Approach, Psychiatry & Working with Trauma (2023)

  • Expert Strategies to Help Clients Develop Tolerance for Emotional Distress (2024)

  • How to Help Clients Come Back from Trauma-Related Dysregulation (2024)

  • Working with bereaved clients: Applying theories of grief to practice (2024)

  • Complete IFS Therapy Immersion: Integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model across clinical applications (2024)

  • Clinical Applications of IFS Therapy: Step-by-step procedures for healing traumatic wounds and alleviating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and more

  • Working with suicide and self-harm from an IFS therapy perspective (2024) 

Client Testimonials

“I just wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for your unwavering support. During a dark chapter in my life, you appeared as a ray of light and provided much-needed support.”

“I’ve appreciated each conversation, every comforting word, and your continuous presence more than words can say. I am infinitely grateful to you and want you to know how much of a difference your support made. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

“Thank you, Uschi. I feel that counselling has helped me to cope better with my diagnosis. I feel all my feelings are valid.”