- Stress and anxiety
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
About Lucy
Lucy McLaren is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and grief. She also supports people dealing with relationship concerns, addiction, parenting strain and life changes.
She helps people who feel stuck after a change in work, health or relationships. Sessions are practical and conversational. Lucy listens and treats people with respect while they talk through what matters now.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. That means she pays attention to a person’s experience and also works on thoughts and behaviours that get in the way. Clients and Lucy agree on small, doable steps between sessions.
Lucy has worked with a wide range of issues, including attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and eating-related difficulties, anger and communication problems, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people coping with divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and addiction related to drugs or alcohol.
Sessions aim to build clearer ways of coping rather than promise quick fixes. People who meet with Lucy typically explore what they value next, test small changes, and review what helps in everyday life. To begin, a short matching form and a booked first session are the next steps.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can make sense of their experience. This approach helps with feelings of loss, low self-esteem and uncertainty about next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and uses practical tasks to test new ways of coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression and unhelpful behaviour patterns.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean more listening and exploration at first, then adding CBT exercises when the timing feels right.
Confirm the specific session options before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a daily routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer this flexibility while helping people test new ways of coping in everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns, and also addresses issues like addiction, eating and body image, parenting strain and career questions.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She combines Client-Centred listening with practical Cognitive Behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and small behavioural steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.