Lucy Draper, BACP

Lucy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach she uses involves breaking worries into smaller parts and testing them in everyday life to reduce anxiety and social fears. This kind of work helps people build confidence and face situations they avoid.

Another frequent focus is on improving self-esteem and relationships by noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviours. This helps people change how they talk to themselves and how they act in social or romantic situations. Both approaches are straightforward and geared towards real-life change rather than abstract theory.

Choosing the right approach is something the client and therapist do together. She will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest ways to proceed. That collaborative process means the plan can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers a range of practical benefits for this work. Video calls let you see facial cues and do longer conversations. Phone sessions are useful when a call needs less bandwidth or a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, journalling-style work or when you prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and everyday life.