Space to Talk Counselling
Eastleigh

Online and in person therapy
with Lucy Hills-Gale, Eastleigh, Hampshire

"Lucy very quickly made me feel at ease and I found that I could hear myself being able to say out loud some of the thoughts and feelings that had been in my head for some time"





A warm welcome to
Space to Talk Counselling
Hello, I'm Lucy Hills-Gale, a Counsellor in Eastleigh, Hampshire offering both face-to-face and online sessions.
You might be here because you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or stuck. Maybe you’re trying to understand patterns or cycles in your life, or you're at a crossroads and unsure of your next step. You may be carrying unresolved pain or trauma, navigating a difficult transition, or simply in need of a regular space to offload, reflect and process.
I support clients in reconnecting with their inner child, that younger, often unheard part of us that still holds unmet needs, pain, or deep emotional truths. Working with the inner child can help you better understand your responses, heal emotional wounds, and move forward with greater compassion for yourself.
I offer a Humanistic Gestalt approach, which means I see you as a whole and unique person, not a list of problems to be fixed. I believe that how we feel often reflects the pain, trauma, and challenges we’ve lived through. Counselling offers space to explore your story, develop self-awareness, and begin meaningful change, at a pace that feels right for you.
I would love to be part of your journey to feeling freeier, more connected with your true self and living the life that you want to be.
THE COUNSELLING PROCESS
Counselling offers you a space to talk and work through whatever you are going through.
Sessions with me are run from a purpose built counselling room in my garden in Eastleigh, Hampshire. This allows privacy and comfort in a relaxed setting. I offer a confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings safely. There is plenty of free street parking and I offer water or a hot drink.
Sessions last 50 minutes, unless a longer or shorter session has been discussed. I recommend that sessions are weekly to allow for consistency and can be face-to-face or online to suit your situation. The counselling process has no time limit and with that in mind, I offer open ended counselling over as many sessions as needed.
I also offer Single Session Therapy (SST) this is a focused form of therapy designed to be effective in just one session, though more can be offered if needed. It’s based on the idea that meaningful change can happen in a single, well-structured conversation when both the client and therapist are intentional and prepared.
All sessions are charged at £60.
I offer a discount for trainee counsellors and I have a couple of concessionary spaces available.
Single session therapy sessions are £95.

"I'm not exaggerating when I say, seeing Lucy has changed my life. I can honestly say I feel so much stronger. if you have EVER considered talking to someone, definitely give Lucy a call, she really is special"
About Me
In 2015, I began my journey to become a counsellor after realising I wanted a career that offered people something deeply meaningful, a space to be truly seen and heard. Since completing my Diploma in Humanistic Gestalt Counselling in 2018, I’ve worked with both adults and young people on a one-to-one basis, supporting them through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
I love working as a Gestalt counsellor because it’s such a rich and versatile approach. It invites curiosity, creativity, and a deepening awareness of how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. At its heart, Humanistic counselling is grounded in the belief that we all have the potential to learn, grow, and change. By exploring your patterns, core beliefs, and emotional experiences, we can begin to understand where these come from and with that understanding, create space for both acceptance and transformation.
For me, being a therapist is about meeting you where you are, with compassion and honesty. It’s about being offered a window into your world and holding a safe, supportive space so you can tell your story in your own time and in your own way.
Whether you’re coming to therapy in pain, confusion, or curiosity, you are welcome here.
"Lucy listened with incredible attention and her ability to make connections, sometimes multiple weeks apart, between ideas we discussed was something that I found so helpful"

These are just some of the areas
I can help with:

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Anxiety/panic attacks
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Low mood
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Confidence and low self-esteem
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Negative thinking
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Feeling lost or lacking direction
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Anger
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Negative life patterns
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Exploring coping mechanisms
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Shame
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Space to tell your story
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Inner child work
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Imposter syndrome & limiting core beliefs
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Attachment
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Transition to Motherhood
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Certified Infant and Baby Loss Specialist
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Certified Rainbow Baby Specialist
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Certified Infertility Specialist
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Depression
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Trauma
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Feeling stuck
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Critical thoughts and patterns
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Boundaries
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Relationships/endings/divorce
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Current dilemmas
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Female sexual empowerment
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Sexuality
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Overwhelm and burn out
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Stress/Post traumatic stress
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Grief and loss
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Self awareness
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High sensitivity
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People pleasing
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Perfectionism
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Single session focussed therapy
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LGBTQ+ Safe Space
TRAINING AND
CRUDENTIALS
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Diploma in Humanistic Gestalt Counselling
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Level 3 in Counselling Skills
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Level 2 in Safeguarding Children
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Certificate in a Trauma Informed and Strength Based approach
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Certificate in Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence with Sex and Intimacy
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Certificate in Single Session Therapy
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Certified Baby and Infant Loss/Rainbow Baby Specialist.
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Member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Full Insurance
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Prestige Awards, Online counselling service of the year 21/22
I regularly undertake a wide range of training and am fully committed
to my continuous professional development.

"Lucy has a very open, non-judgemental style which made it a comfortable place to discuss some difficult issues".
INTRODUCTORY SESSION
I understand that counselling may feel a little daunting and you may have some questions first. Before we begin working together, I offer a brief discovery call, followed by a no obligation introductory assessment session, if you wish to go ahead. This allows us to begin getting to know each other and gives you the opportunity to check things out before we move forward. This will happen either in person in Eastleigh or online.

Contact Me
Please complete the form below with some brief information and I will be in contact as soon as possible.
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TESTIMONIALS
"I've been seeing Lucy for over a year and cannot recommend her services highly enough. Our sessions have really helped me unpick so many uncomfortable feelings that have caused me stress for years - we discuss so much more that what I originally sought help for. I don't know how I would have got through the last year without our weekly sessions. I cannot even begin to describe how kind, understanding and helpful Lucy is. She really knows how to listen and ask the right questions to help me find a place of calm when everything feels fraught, and we are slowly working through my worries that effect my daily life. It's such a relief that I have this space in my week".
"Caring, safe space to explore and discuss your feelings. I've found it immensely helpful. I would highly recommend".
"As someone who finds it very hard to ask for help or admit when I am struggling, taking a big step to get some help was very daunting but I knew after many months of feeling invisible, confused, angry and completely out of control of my emotions, that I needed to take the step. I was lucky enough to find a wonderful Counsellor in Lucy, at Space to Talk. Her calm, considerate and though provoking style works so well, she makes you feel so comfortable and allows you to open up in safe environment. I really can't thank her enough".