Lucy Gardner, NCPS
Practical support for everyday mental health
Details
| Name | Lucy Gardner |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Lucy
Lucy Gardner is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports people dealing with motivation, self‑esteem and confidence. Lucy works with clients on relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction and parenting strains.
She uses a direct, respectful approach and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Lucy draws on Narrative ideas together with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment‑based perspectives. Sessions focus on listening to your story, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes that feel doable.
Background and approach
She adapts conversations and plans to each person rather than using a one‑size‑fits‑all method. Lucy has four years of professional experience and holds the NCPS credential. That background shapes a practical, down‑to‑earth style that combines talking, reflection and guided exercises.
People often work on coping skills, clearer communication and setting achievable goals. Her work covers many concerns including trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, panic and phobias, obsessive and compulsive behaviours, and self‑harm. She also supports those dealing with life changes, career questions, loneliness and end‑of‑life matters.
Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Lucy encourages a collaborative pace so each person decides what to try next.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Lucy works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Self-harm
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Lucy among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Lucy among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lucy among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Lucy among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lucy among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lucy among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Lucy among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lucy among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Lucy among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lucy directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lucy directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Lucy’s approaches translate online
Lucy blends Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment‑based thinking to help people make sense of difficult patterns. Narrative work focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for new meanings and possibilities. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match your values. Attachment‑based approaches pay attention to how early connections shape current relationships and help build more supported ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lucy will talk with you about your goals and preferences and suggest options to try. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted as you notice what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility and convenience through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Video suits longer sessions where visual contact helps, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can work for brief check‑ins, written reflection or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and to keep momentum between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Lucy work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief alongside issues such as addiction, self‑esteem, parenting and relationship difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Lucy listens to your story and looks for patterns that cause distress. She aims for practical steps and a respectful, compassionate dialogue.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience supporting a broad range of concerns and uses that experience to tailor conversations and plans.
What credentials and location apply?
Lucy holds the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging depending on your preference.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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