A different way to make sense of yourself
Neurodivergence-informed therapy for burnout, identity & relationships
I’m Lucy - an NCPS-accredited psychotherapist based in Sheffield, working online and outdoors.
What’s wrong with me; why do I keep doing this?
Perhaps you’re feeling like other people seem to be able to manage work, relationships, family and a full social life, week after week . But, when you try to keep up, you are exhausted; crying after work, shutting down or snapping at your partner…or another version of that same overwhelm.
Or, you might never really feel like you belong. And when you wonder if it’s perhaps that your brain might work a bit differently to others, you think that you must be ‘faking it’, just making an excuse. And were you to mention it, you worry you’d be be seen as dramatic or selfish.
Maybe you’re always wondering what it must be like to just be content with life. Instead you can’t rest, there are too many things to do - yet, you never seem to actually get on with them or make a decision. You feel like a failure.
The overwhelm, masking, self-criticism, relentlessly high-expectations, guilt, isolation…it’s exhausting!
I’ve reached burnout point myself; unable to walk through the door without collapsing and having nothing left for my personal relationships. I know the struggle to not blame yourself, the temptation to return to ‘business as usual’ after a couple of days off work.
I’ve spent years researching, practising and training in ways to manage time and energy levels, understanding how our unique brains work, and listening to clients working out who they actually feel they are.
I know the feeling…
“I have a strength that I didn’t have before”
“You get all of me!”
“I wish people would listen to me like you do!”
*Names changed to protect client identity
Get in touch
Email me at lucygray.therapy@gmail.com or fill out the form below.
For urgent help: call NHS 111 or the Samaritans call 116 123 or text ‘Shout’ to 85258.