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Lucy Middleton, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

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Lucy Middleton is a counsellor with six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She holds the NCPS credential and combines different ways of working to match each person’s needs. Lucy keeps sessions focused on what matters to the client and aims to make therapy approachable and practical.

She uses cognitive behavioural ideas when it helps to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and to build simple coping strategies. At other times she gives people space to reflect and make sense of difficult experiences, helping them to find their own answers rather than imposing solutions.

Background and approach

This flexible way of working means Lucy adapts to whatever a client brings to the room. Lucy has worked in a women’s charity in a low socioeconomic area, supporting people facing limited resources and layered hardships. That role involved helping clients deal with ongoing trauma, difficult childhoods, and the practical barriers that affect wellbeing.

Those experiences shaped her focus on practical, grounded support. She also has experience working within NHS talking therapies and in independent practice, supporting people with grief, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, and substance use linked to self or a loved one. This range of work informs a down-to-earth style and an ability to work with complex histories.

Lucy describes her approach as person-centred. She listens without judgement and treats people as the expert on their own life. Sessions are collaborative, and she aims to help people notice strengths and take small steps towards a more fulfilling life.

How Lucy’s approaches translate to online therapy

Lucy draws on client-centred work that puts the person’s priorities at the centre of each session, allowing clients to set the agenda and feel heard. This approach is helpful for people who need space to reflect or to work through painful memories at their own pace.

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques when practical tools are needed, such as spotting unhelpful thoughts and building step-by-step coping strategies. CBT-style work suits people looking for clear strategies to manage anxiety, low mood or unhelpful behaviour patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Lucy works collaboratively to identify what feels most useful based on a person’s goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That means treatment can shift over time as needs change rather than sticking to a single method.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and text-based messaging helps when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving and other commitments while still getting consistent support.

What concerns does Lucy commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting worries, self-esteem and a broad range of related problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and flexible. She listens without judgement and combines reflective space with practical strategies when useful.

What kind of professional background does she have?

Lucy has six years of experience working in a women’s charity, NHS talking therapies and independent practice, supporting people with trauma, mental health and relationship issues.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

She accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time with the therapist.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Lucy Middleton, NCPS

Background and approach

How Lucy’s approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety