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Lucy Caplan, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
17 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Lucy Caplan is a counsellor with 17 years' experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety and depression. She also helps with stress, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, workplace problems and life transitions. Lucy works in a clear, down-to-earth way and focuses on what each person needs to move forward.

She trained as a counsellor in 2007 and is a BACP member, which shows professional registration with that body.

Background and approach

Her approach combines client-centred listening with practical techniques, so conversations are both humane and purposeful. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on real problems and real steps. Lucy blends Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to match what a person brings.

That means some work is about understanding feelings, and some is about setting small, achievable goals. She offers both short-term and longer-term support depending on need. People come to Lucy for many issues including bereavement, domestic violence, eating and sleep problems, addiction, money worries and feelings of isolation.

She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and caregiving stress. Lucy speaks English and works with clients across the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, and are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to suit their availability.

How these approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person. The counsellor reflects back what they hear and helps clients find their own pace for change. It suits people who need space to process feelings and rebuild confidence.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It often involves trying small experiments or changing unhelpful thought patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and sleep or eating problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through the options and decide with the client which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means sessions can shift from listening to more practical tasks if that helps.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or when a written record helps reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and travel, while keeping continuity even when circumstances change.
What concerns does Lucy help with?
Lucy supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. She also helps with relationship and family issues, parenting strain, workplace problems, sleep and eating issues, and life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and practical. Lucy listens first, then works with people to set small, achievable steps and problem-solving strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Lucy has 17 years of experience as a counsellor, having qualified in 2007 and worked across many areas of counselling since then.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a BACP member and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Lucy accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Lucy offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then arrange appointments according to the therapist's schedule.

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Experience
17 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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