Lucy Middleton, NCPS
Lucy Middleton is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +15 more
About Lucy
Lucy Middleton is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She holds NCPS and draws on a mix of established approaches to suit each person she meets. Lucy aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people under stress or facing big life changes.
She keeps sessions focused on what the client wants to work on. That can mean using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and to learn coping strategies.
Background and approach
It can also mean offering a person-centred space where someone can reflect, make sense of past hurts and find their own answers. Lucy has supported people affected by trauma, sexual abuse, grief, depression and anxiety. Her background includes work in a women’s charity in an area of low socioeconomic need, where many clients faced multiple barriers to education, work and healthcare.
That experience shaped her understanding of how social factors affect mental health. She also works within NHS Talking Therapies and maintains a independent practice, combining shorter structured work and longer, reflective sessions as needed. Lucy listens without judgement and helps people recognise their strengths.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She guides clients through practical steps alongside space to explore feelings, helping them move towards more manageable day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS22-03380 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lucy works with
Everything Lucy lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lucy lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical steps to reduce anxiety or low mood. It is useful when someone wants concrete tools to manage symptoms and build new routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lucy will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and tailor a mix of approaches that fit the person. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy makes sessions more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when visual cues help, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging can suit quick updates or people who prefer writing. These options help therapy fit around work, family or mobility constraints while keeping the focus on what the client wants to achieve.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Lucy help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief as well as trauma and abuse. Other areas include relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine person-centred listening with practical techniques. Clients set the agenda while usable coping strategies are taught when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Lucy has six years of professional experience supporting people in charities, NHS Talking Therapies and independent practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Lucy provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.
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