Counsellor profile
Lucy Middleton, NCPS
United Kingdom
NCPS counsellor - Anger and trauma support
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS22-03380
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- CBT techniques
- Person centred work
- Trauma focus
About Lucy
Lucy Middleton is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger and related issues. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Lucy uses an integrative approach, drawing on different methods to suit the issue presented. She often uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to teach practical self-help techniques. At other times she provides a more person-centred, open space for reflection so clients can make sense of their experiences.
Her background includes work at a women's charity in a low socioeconomic area where many clients faced limited access to resources and ongoing trauma. That role involved supporting people through childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and complex life pressures. Lucy also has experience working within NHS Talking Therapies and in private practice.
In sessions she follows a person-centred stance, listening without judgement and inviting clients to set the agenda. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on building from existing strengths. Practical skills and reflective conversation are both part of how she helps people manage difficult feelings and situations.
People often come for short-term help with coping strategies and problem-solving, or for longer work around trauma and relationship patterns. Lucy encourages straightforward conversations about what is useful and adjusts her approach as needs change.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Lucy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and person-centred work in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to manage emotions and behaviours; it can be helpful for anxiety, anger and low mood. Person-centred work offers an open space for people to tell their story and reflect, which can help when unpacking past trauma or relationship patterns.She approaches choosing methods collaboratively. The client and therapist discuss goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those aims. Adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer, so therapy stays relevant to what the person wants to achieve.
Confirm the exact session options before booking. The site uses a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video sessions may be chosen for practical reasons such as lower bandwidth needs or fitting a break at work, so check which formats are offered when you arrange a first appointment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting matters, anger and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative, person-centred approach and adapts methods to the client's needs, combining reflective listening with practical techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in charity, NHS Talking Therapies and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm logistics and scheduling when you book.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.