Profile:
Lee Pycroft is a highly regarded make-up artist. She has painted the faces of many A-list celebrities such as Joely Richardson, Anne Hathaway, Elle Macpherson and Laura Linney. Her TV work has extended to slots on QVC through to heading the make up team for popular show Britain’s Next Top Model.
Lee founded and ran an initiative that used beauty and makeup as a form of self -care in the vulnerable sectors, for which she received a Hero Award for outstanding contribution. After witnessing the impact the makeovers had on the guests wellbeing, Lee trained as a psychotherapist HG Dip, P; MHGI and is a registered member of the Human Givens Institute.
“After spending decades painting people’s faces to enhance their appearance, I wanted to be able to offer skills and tools based in the latest scientific research, mindfulness and ancient wisdom that will help support people through their emotional challenges too’’ Lee Pycroft
Lee is also a Strategic Intervention Coach which is the work of peak performance coach Tony Robbins and family therapist Cloe Madnes.
Lee has lectured to university students on the subject of beauty and mental health, created workshops and presentations for brands such as Neutrogena, Lloyds Banking Group andThe British Beauty Council her tips and strategies can be seen across mainstream titles and media.
She posts her Pockets of Wisdom therapeutic videos and tips on Instagram and sees clients for private therapy sessions either at her home in Kingston-Upon-Thames; or via Zoom.
She is also proud to be the ambassador for the Good Grief Trust a charity that is bringing all the bereavement services under one umbrella to ensure everybody receives the support they need. http://www.thegoodgrieftrust.
Testimonials:
“Today, with our culture being more and more focused on selfies and physical perfection, it has never been more important to realise true beauty comes from how we feel within. Lee is a trailblazer in encouraging people to learn how to increase their self-care with positive rituals & habits to enhance their emotional well-being” – Hilary Alexander OBE
“I have known Lee for over 20 years and have always been drawn not only to her skill as an artist, but also her calm presence in a stressful environment, her ability to communicate clearly and her caring approach to others. I feel the work Lee is doing -integrating beauty and emotional self care – is so valuable and contributes to the wellbeing of others by sending out a message that highlights beauty from the inside out.” – Elle Macpherson WelleCo | Co Founder
“Lee Pycroft is an inspiration, as a makeup artist, a woman and a wellbeing counsellor. She has managed to fuse her career as a make-up artist with her skills at understanding inner beauty and self care education. Make-up is seen as outer beauty and we often disregard what is going on inside, what Lee does so successfully is she uses her amazing ability to see the end game. Her expert advise is much sought after and the combination of her skills is so unique.” – Millie Kendall MBE – British Beauty Council
“I love collaborating with Lee be it on a shoot or getting her expert quotes for a feature. Her makeup is always beautiful and she has that rare talent of making you feel good about yourself when you look into the mirror.” – Alessandra Steinherr
“Lee Pycroft is a beauty genius. Not only is she incredibly creative, she knows the technical application tips to enhance the face like no other. She’s an expert with colour and her base is flawless. Lee is inspiring and fast and the perfect person to work on a busy set.” – Lisa Oxenham – Beauty Director Marie Claire
