Lucy Caplan , BACP

Lucy Caplan qualified as a counsellor in 2007 and is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She draws on many years of practice to support people facing a wide range of difficulties, bringing steady professional experience to each therapeutic relationship.

As an integrative counsellor, she combines different therapeutic methods to match the unique needs of each person she works with. Her practice is client centred, which means she focuses on the issues the client wishes to address, while also using solution-focused ideas to help identify practical steps forward. She describes her working style as warm, non-judgemental, and confident, creating a space where people can explore complex feelings and difficult life events.

Over the years Lucy has worked across many areas including relationship breakdown, family problems, bereavement, abuse and domestic violence, stress, anxiety, depression, eating-related concerns, work-related issues, change management, loss, trauma, sexuality, and addictions. She offers long-term, short-term, and time-limited therapy and makes herself available for sessions by telephone or video calls, adapting her approach to suit each client’s circumstances and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lucy Caplan uses client-centred therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s priorities guide each session - this approach helps people who need empathetic listening, exploration of feelings, and personal validation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and related difficulties. Solution-Focused Therapy complements these approaches by concentrating on goals and small, achievable steps that move a person toward change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lucy works collaboratively with each client to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the work as progress unfolds so therapy remains relevant and goal oriented.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and can support continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.