
Lucas Oliver
Availability
Fridays
Counselling, Life Coaching Cambridge
With over 20 years of experience in the NHS, addiction services and university
counselling/ life coaching, I’m committed to empowering people to build upon their
inner resources to achieve the life they want.
I offer “guided imagery” sessions (like hypnotherapy) – a powerful way to practice
turning your imagination to your advantage. I have helped many people to overcome
addictions (gambling, gaming, sex and/ or pornography, drugs and alcohol) and build
a new and more meaningful life. Whether it’s personal, professional, or academic
success that you are looking for, I am keen to offer my behaviour change expertise
and experience. Sessions are pragmatic and not “all-talk”.
If it’s trauma that you’re dealing with, then I have the skills and experience to aid you.
If you find yourself “over-thinking things” or having trouble sleeping, I can guide you
to escape this cycle and find a more peaceful way of being. We can work side by
side and you will no longer struggle alone.
Join me in a non-judgemental and confidential listening space to discover
imaginative and innovative ways to live life. I use solution-oriented, skills-focused
approaches to support professionals, students, and other clients in reaching realistic
targets, often in just a few sessions.
My approaches include Human Needs Therapy, and other Solution-focussed Brief
Therapy, Life Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational
Interviewing (M.I), and “guided imagery” (like hypnotherapy).
Fully Accredited Counsellor:
I hold the following formal counselling qualifications through the Professional
Standards Association (PSA) Accredited Human Givens College:
– Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Needs Psychotherapy, 2008
– Human Needs Therapeutic Practitioner, 2012
Further skills and qualifications:
– Advanced Coaching and Executive Development, 2022
– Experienced and accomplished in the teaching and practice of
mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
Professional Memberships:
– Member of The Human Givens Institute
– Member of The European Therapy Studies Institute
– Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals
I hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.
Specialist areas:
– Addictions – substance and behavioural (such as gambling, gaming and
sex/ pornography)
– Low mood/ depression
– Anxiety/ OCD
– Trauma/ phobias
– Low self-esteem/ “imposter syndrome”
– Sleep
– Anger
– Relationship problems
| Fees | Prices |
|---|---|
| 50 minute session | £90 |
| 50 minute session – student rate, and other household income based concessions | £75 |
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