Welcome to Heart Prints Psychotherapeutic Counseling
My name is Lucy Ingleby, and I am specially trained and experienced in working with children, adolescents, their parents, youth practitioners, and adult individuals (BSc, PGCert, PGDip, MEd) in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.
My Journey!
I have 15 years of experience working in the fields of mental health, education, and care. I started my career from the ground up by working in learning support, support work for various client groups including severe and moderate learning difficulties, homeless youth and mother and baby units, and child support work in a women’s refuge.
While working in these sectors, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2010 and went on to qualify with a Master of Education in Psychotherapeutic Counselling for children and adolescents from Cambridge University in 2016.
Since then, I have mainly worked in educational settings as a therapeutic lead, supporting students, parents, school staff, and trainee therapists.
More recently, I have worked with London-based local authorities, supporting children, carers, and practitioners in the foster care system and youth services.
I am now opening my own private practice in the village of Kings Langley to work with a diverse range of client groups.
My Approach and Philosophy
I truly believe that relationships can help people work through their struggles and support the development of self-esteem, emotional awareness, and emotional regulation.
With this belief, I take a relational approach in my work. I am also committed to upskilling and strengthening the relationships around my clients to provide a long-lasting impact.
My Therapeutic Methods
I use a variety of approaches and creative mediums to meet the unique needs of each person I work with. At the heart of my work is a person-centred and child-centred approach.
I am informed by Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and work from an attachment and trauma-informed perspective. I also focus on the nervous system, understanding how it influences our emotional regulation and daily functioning, and I provide strategies for mastering emotional regulation and fostering personal growth.
With this I borrow stress reduction and emotional processing techniques from CBT and EMDR, Mindfulness and Breathwork.
Why Choose Heart Prints
At Heart Prints, you will find a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where you or your child can explore challenges and develop resilience in Kings Langley. I am dedicated to helping my clients build healthier relationships, enhance emotional awareness, and strengthen self-esteem.
If you’re ready to start your journey towards emotional well-being, please reach out to schedule an initial meeting. I look forward to working with you.