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Lucy Palmer

Therapist · United Kingdom

Lucy Palmer, BACP

Kind, person-centred counsellor for adults

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  • Person-centred approach
  • LGBTQ+ inclusive
  • Video phone messaging

About Lucy

Lucy Palmer is a counsellor based in Scotland. She works in a person-centred way and welcomes people from LGBTQ+ communities. Lucy aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and life changes.

She believes people carry their own resilience and that counselling can help reconnect with that strength. Common topics she addresses include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, identity concerns and stress. She also supports people dealing with sleep or eating issues, addictions, and the pressures of parenting or caregiving.

Lucy holds a Higher National Diploma in Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes working as a counsellor, a listening service volunteer and an online peer supporter over three years of practice.

Her approach is person-centred and inclusive, with the therapeutic relationship central to sessions. She draws on Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic ideas when these suit a client’s needs, adapting the way she works to each person.

Lucy offers live sessions by video call, telephone and messaging on Tuesdays. She aims to listen without judgement, help people gain clearer insight, and support practical steps they can carry forward after counselling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Lucy’s approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following what matters to the client. It helps when someone needs space to talk through identity, grief, stress or long-standing worries and to feel understood rather than directed.

Lucy also uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches when they suit the person. CBT-style ideas can help with unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits, while psychodynamic thinking can support understanding of relationship patterns and past influences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, what feels most helpful, and adapt methods as therapy progresses in a collaborative way.

If you are considering online sessions, check what formats suit you before booking. The profile states video call, telephone and messaging are available for live sessions. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for when being on camera is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, can use these options to help therapy fit around everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Lucy help with?

She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, addictions, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain and ADHD-related challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is person-centred with the relationship at the heart of sessions. She also draws on Humanistic, CBT and Psychodynamic ideas to suit individual needs.

What experience does she have?

She has three years of counselling experience, including roles as a listening service volunteer and online peer supporter.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds a Higher National Diploma in Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is based in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

She offers live sessions by video call, telephone and messaging. Confirm current session options before booking if you need a specific format.

How are sessions paid for and how do I start?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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