- Collaborative approach
- Practical coping skills
- BACP registered
About Lucy
Lucy McLaren is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She works calmly and without judgement, listening so each person can feel heard and understood. Her approach is practical and collaborative, aimed at finding steps that fit a client's life and goals.
With eight years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she has supported clients through loneliness, grief and low self-esteem. She also works with people dealing with addiction, relationship difficulties and trauma-related concerns. Her practice includes attention to attachment and abandonment issues, body image, eating concerns and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Sessions are focused on the person in front of her. She combines client-centred listening with practical cognitive work to help change unhelpful thoughts and build coping strategies. Conversations are paced to suit each individual and to create manageable steps between sessions.
Lucy emphasises collaboration when setting goals. She helps clients weigh options and try techniques to see what works for them. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with adjustments as needs change.
Signing up for counselling can feel daunting. The first steps are simple: use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule. Lucy supports people through the early steps and beyond as they navigate change and recovery.
How Lucy’s approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy puts a person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps the client find their own answers. This approach suits people who need acceptance and a steady space to make sense of difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward techniques to test unhelpful beliefs and build new coping strategies. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods to try, combining listening and practical exercises to suit their goals. This decision is collaborative and may change over time as needs shift.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and reduced travel time. Online sessions can make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what the client needs. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how appointments are arranged and how they will fit into your routine.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lucy help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues. Her work also covers addictions, eating and body image concerns and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centred listening with practical cognitive work. She listens first, then helps build coping strategies and changes in unhelpful thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people through stress, anxiety, grief and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.