- Stress and anxiety
- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT
About Lucy
Lucy McLaren is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger. She also supports those dealing with grief, relationship difficulties and significant life changes.
Lucy uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most and identifying small, manageable steps. She helps people make sense of their feelings and behaviour, and looks for practical ways to reduce recurring tensions and outbursts.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. That means time is spent both on understanding how a person sees themselves and on spotting patterns of thinking and acting that keep problems going. Work may include noticing triggers, testing out different responses and building new habits.
Lucy has experience supporting people with trauma, addiction, eating and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps those coping with attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control problems, and the stress of caregiving.
Talking about difficult feelings can feel awkward at first. Lucy encourages a steady pace and practical steps that fit day-to-day life. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial session via the site.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. The counsellor prioritises the client’s view and helps them feel understood, which can make it easier to talk about anger and related feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In practice this can mean spotting triggers for anger, testing different responses and practising small behavioural changes to reduce heated reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Lucy will discuss what feels most helpful, weigh up goals and preferences, and adjust methods as sessions progress. That way the plan can change if something isn’t helping.
Session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a workday or a busy home life. They also make short check-ins or regular weekly sessions simpler to schedule without long travel time.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and related issues such as grief, relationship problems and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. That means listening closely and then trying practical ways to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.