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Lucy McLaren, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centred
- Practical homework tasks
- Focus on coping skills
About Lucy
Lucy McLaren is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing issues linked to identity, addiction and major life changes. Sessions focus on practical, everyday steps clients can try between meetings.
Lucy uses clear methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then test alternatives. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thought patterns and Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person’s concerns. Therapy is collaborative - she works with clients to set goals and choose exercises that fit real life.
Her practice covers a broad range of topics including attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and eating-related issues, caregiver stress, communication and commitment difficulties, and coping with trauma or loss. She also addresses anger, intimacy issues and problems connected to substance use. Lucy aims to break larger problems into manageable steps so progress can be checked week to week.
Sessions involve straightforward talking, practical tasks and reflection on what helps and what doesn't. She encourages people to try small changes and then review the effects. Booking starts with a short matching questionnaire and a first session to agree priorities.
Lucy works in English and does not take international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm current session options before you book.
How CBT and client-centred work in online sessions
Lucy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include clear tasks to try between meetings, such as tracking thoughts or testing a new way of responding, which suit practical goals like reducing anxiety or changing habits.She also uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the discussion focused on the client's concerns and perspectives. That approach involves listening and reflecting so the client’s own priorities shape what is worked on and which strategies are tried.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lucy will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try first based on goals and day-to-day life. This is a collaborative process where methods may be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule short check-ins and allowing sessions from different locations when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients sustain regular meetings and apply techniques between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as body image, addiction and parenting strain.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, then tests practical alternatives through exercises and review in sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional experience providing counselling in the United Kingdom.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and are managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session to set priorities.
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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.