I am Lucy Mpandawana, an integrative counsellor offering in-person counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea, as well as online sessions.

I work with those navigating different forms of loss, including bereavement, relationship endings, changes in health, and experiences that have affected their sense of safety or self. Loss can take many forms, and each can leave you feeling disconnected, unsettled, and unsure of who you are now.

It takes courage to face what feels difficult and to begin exploring change. You do not have to do this alone. I offer a steady, compassionate presence where you can feel truly heard and understood. In this space, you may begin to hear yourself more clearly, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and gradually find a way forward, moving through challenge towards growth, resilience, and a fuller expression of who you are becoming.

My approach

In my work, I draw mainly on person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. This means that as well offering a safe and supportive space to work through current difficulties, at times we may explore how earlier experiences and your unconscious patterns of behaviour are influencing the present. As these links become clearer, there is often greater freedom to make different choices as you grow.

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How I can support you

I recognise that every person’s experience is unique, and the areas of support I’ve listed below are not exhaustive. Often, aspects of our lives overlap, and the many layers of our identity and emotions can become interwoven, confusing and complex. The challenges we face are rarely isolated, and the ways in which we experience them are deeply personal.

Loss of a person or relationship

This may include bereavement, the end of a relationship, estrangement, or the shifting dynamics of family and friendships. These experiences can leave you grieving not only the person, but also the future you imagined, the role you once held, or the sense of security that relationship gave you.

Loss of Safety, Trust, or Sense of Self

Some losses are less visible but deeply felt. Experiences that have affected your sense of safety or trust, struggles with body image, or eating difficulties can gradually erode your confidence and connection to yourself. You may feel as though you have lost the person you once were, or are unsure who you are now.

Loss Through Health and Life Transitions

Chronic health issues, changes in physical ability, fertility challenges, or other significant life transitions can bring a profound sense of loss. You may be grieving your previous body, your independence, or the life you expected to live.

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, CPCAB

Volunteer Bereavement Counsellor, Cruse Bereavement Support

PGCE

BA (Hons)

BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists)

Professional membership

Get in touch

Address

White Pebble Therapy

Shoreham-by-Sea

Phone

+44 (0) 7874 475177

Email

lucy@whitepebbletherapy.co.uk