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Lucy Gardner

NCPS

Lucy Gardner, NCPS

Therapist in the UK

Lucy is a NCPS therapist in the UK.

  • 4+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
  • Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Lucy

Lucy Gardner helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, addiction concerns, low self-esteem and motivation. Lucy works with a wide range of issues such as sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and coping with life changes. She is NCPS credentialed and practices from the United Kingdom.

Lucy uses a straightforward style in sessions. She listens without judgement and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings as well as talking things through in the room.

Her approach blends mindfulness, acceptance and values work with a focus on attachment and the therapeutic relationship. That means she helps people notice what matters to them, manage difficult thoughts and build more helpful habits. She also draws on client-centred and existential ideas to keep the work grounded in each person's lived experience.

Lucy has four years of experience supporting people with emotional and behavioural challenges. She aims to make the first steps easier and to work at a pace that suits each person. Her practice emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in every conversation.

To get started clients complete the platform matching process and then schedule sessions. Costs vary with location and the subscription model can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

NCPS

Languages

English

Focus areas

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Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

How Lucy's approaches work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small steps towards those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build safer ways of relating and communicating when they feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lucy will discuss different options with each person and agree a way forward together. The process is collaborative and adjusted to your goals and preferences rather than fixed in advance.

Please check which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes working with someone in a different location possible, so international clients can connect without geographic barriers. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use online work to offer flexible, goal-focused support that fits around everyday commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Lucy supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions, plus a wide range of related issues such as sleep, parenting strain, motivation, self-esteem and compassion fatigue.

How does she approach therapy?

She blends mindfulness, acceptance and values work with attachment and client-centred ideas, focusing on practical steps and an individualised conversation each session.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional experience working with emotional and behavioural concerns and tailors her work to each person's needs.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm the current session formats directly on the platform before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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