Lucy Caplan

• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and solution-focused

About Lucy

Lucy Caplan works on addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life stressors. She says she is client centred and solution focused, combining different methods to meet the issues a person brings. She is a BACP member and has practised as a counsellor since qualifying in 2007, giving 17 years' experience.

She offers short-term, long-term and time-limited therapy to address things like eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, workplace problems and coping with major life changes. She also supports people dealing with bereavement, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and communication or money worries. Sessions are available by telephone or video call.

Her style is practical and person-led. She works on the topics clients choose and keeps an eye on workable outcomes. That includes using techniques to change unhelpful thinking and small goal-focused steps to build progress.

Lucy combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural approaches and motivational interviewing elements where helpful. She also uses solution-focused methods to plan next steps and make measurable change. This mix is used to respond to the different problems people bring.

People who value clear structure and practical options may find this way of working helpful. Her approach aims to balance talking about difficulties with taking steps that reduce day-to-day problems. The emphasis is on finding what works in the person's everyday life.

How Lucy uses talking therapies in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening to the person's concerns and working with the issues they want to address; it is useful for building trust and clarifying priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to reduce distress and improve daily routines. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of supporting people who are ambivalent about change, commonly used for issues such as addiction or stopping smoking.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client's goals, preferences and the problems they bring. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so methods can be adjusted if needed.

Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling into a busy life and avoiding travel time. Telephone calls can be shorter and need less bandwidth, while video calls allow face-to-face interaction when helpful. The biography states that Lucy offers telephone and video sessions, but readers should confirm the current session options before booking. Online work is presented as a way to make sessions easier to schedule and to keep continuity of care across locations.

Topics Lucy lists

• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Money and financial issues
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Lucy

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the issues she works on and is part of her clinical focus.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises an integrative, client-centred approach that uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy as appropriate.

How long has she been practising?

She qualified in 2007 and has 17 years' experience as a counsellor.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be carried out by telephone or video call according to the biography; confirm the current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

The cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.