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Lucy Nicholas, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Lucy Nicholas is a BACP counsellor with eight years of experience. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people feel heard and understood. Her style is warm and sensitive, and she focuses on building a strong working relationship before moving into techniques.

Many find that starting with a steady, respectful connection makes the rest of the work easier. She trained in psychology and holds a first-class honours degree in counselling, which informs how she tailors sessions.

Background and approach

Lucy describes her practice as integrative, drawing on several approaches to suit each person’s needs. She has worked with counselling charities, schools and in independent practice, gaining broad exposure to different life challenges. Lucy has delivered therapy remotely for six years and completed a post-qualification certificate in online counselling.

That experience shapes how she runs video and telephone sessions to keep them focused and helpful. Her approach includes practical tools alongside space to talk. People bring many concerns, such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy questions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, compassion fatigue, ADHD and trauma.

She also pays attention to guilt, shame, self-love and women’s issues. Sessions are client-led and tailored. Lucy will listen first, then suggest techniques from approaches like cognitive behavioural ideas or solution-focused steps when helpful.

The aim is to help people find clearer ways to cope and move forward at a pace that suits them.

How Lucy's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person's pace, which helps when processing strong emotions or making sense of change.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and simple skills to address anxiety, low mood, sleep problems or unhelpful habits.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and what the person already does well. It can be useful for clarifying goals and building momentum when people want quicker, targeted change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will listen to your concerns, talk about your goals and try different ways of working until you find what fits best. This is a collaborative process and decisions about techniques are made with the person’s preferences in mind.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or being off-camera helps. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins or days when typing feels simpler. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
What kinds of issues can I bring to therapy?
Lucy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, career worries, depression, trauma and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions are client-centred and warm, focusing first on building a reliable working relationship. Practical techniques are offered when they suit the person's goals.
What is Lucy's background and experience?
She has eight years of counselling experience, a degree in psychology and a first-class honours degree in counselling, with work across charities, schools and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Lucy is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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