- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
- Trauma support
About Lucy
Lucy Middleton is an NCPS-registered integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and a range of related issues including blended family issues and parenting challenges.
She uses a mix of approaches and adjusts her way of working to the problem in front of her. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used when identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning practical strategies is appropriate. At other times she adopts a more open, client-centred approach so people can reflect and make sense of their experiences.
Her background includes work in a women’s charity serving an area of low socioeconomic resources. That role involved supporting people affected by limited access to education, health and social services, and many who had experienced difficult childhoods or ongoing trauma. More recently she has worked in NHS Talking Therapies and in private practice.
Common issues she has supported include grief, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, parenting worries, relationship difficulties and substance use by a person or a loved one. She describes the client as the expert on their own life and listens without judgement.
Practical support often means combining short-term strategies with time to reflect. Sessions focus on what the person wants to work on and on building concrete steps they can try between meetings. The first session is used to clarify goals and decide a way of working together.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy here means listening and following the person’s lead so they can talk through what matters. This approach is useful when someone needs time to reflect on feelings, relationships or past events. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical exercises or coping strategies between sessions; it can suit anxiety, low mood and some stress-related problems. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and can be helpful when someone wants quick, practical changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences with the person and choose or combine methods based on what they want to achieve. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use methods like CBT homework or brief solution-focused reviews without an in-person visit. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and pace to suit remote sessions, helping to keep progress practical and manageable.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and other concerns such as blended family issues and parenting challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
She practises an integrative approach that mixes client-centred listening with targeted methods like CBT and solution-focused work depending on what helps most.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience, including roles in a women’s charity, NHS Talking Therapies and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients does she support?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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