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Lucy Palmer, BACP

Lucy Palmer is a counsellor based in Scotland who works from a person-centred approach.

About Lucy

Lucy Palmer is a counsellor based in Scotland who works from a person-centred approach. She holds a Higher National Diploma in Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Lucy offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, identity, grief, relationships and other concerns.

Clients come to her with a wide range of issues including low self-esteem, career stress, addiction, sleeping and eating difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic pain or illness, and communication problems. Lucy aims to help people reconnect with their own strengths and resilience. Her counselling style centres on listening and building a trusting relationship.

Sessions are guided by the client’s needs and often draw on person-centred ideas alongside elements from cognitive and psychodynamic thinking. This flexible mix means Lucy adapts how she works to suit each person. Lucy has three years of experience that includes roles as a listening service volunteer and online peer supporter.

She describes the counselling space as one where people can gain practical insights and skills that stay useful after sessions end. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to availability.

Lucy works in English and does not accept international clients.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403332	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lucy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Lucy names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How Lucy’s Person-Centred Work Transfers Online

Lucy primarily uses a person-centred approach which focuses on empathetic listening and respect for each person’s pace and choices. This method helps when people want to talk through identity issues, grief, relationship worries or feelings of low self-worth.

She also integrates ideas from cognitive approaches and psychodynamic thinking when useful. These additions can help with practical coping strategies for anxiety or exploring patterns that affect relationships and self-image. Together this flexible mix allows sessions to be shaped around the issues a person brings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lucy will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust how she works over time. That way the client and therapist decide together which tools and perspectives suit best.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel while keeping therapy accessible.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Lucy commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship worries. Other areas include self-esteem, career strain, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is person-centred with an emphasis on listening and building trust. She also draws on cognitive and psychodynamic ideas when they suit a person’s needs.

What experience does she have?

Lucy has three years of experience including work as a counsellor, a listening service volunteer and an online peer supporter. She holds a Higher National Diploma in Counselling.

How is her BACP registration described?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, as noted in her professional details.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Lucy offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Live sessions are available on specific days, which can suit different schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed via a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.