Dr. Lucy Flitton, BACP, NCPS

Dr. Lucy Flitton is a UK-based psychologist and licensed, certified Complex Trauma Integrative and Somatic psychotherapist with 17 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She works with a broad range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, and neurodiverse presentations such as autism and ADHD. Her approach is rooted in a client-centered framework that draws on multiple evidence-informed models to match interventions to each person’s story and needs.

Lucy integrates somatic and polyvagal-informed methods to help clients notice how emotions show up in the body, and she uses Internal Family Systems ideas to explore conflicting inner parts. She also applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work and Cognitive Behavioral techniques alongside existential and positive psychology principles to promote post-traumatic growth, renewed purpose, and stronger relationships. Her training as an NLP Master practitioner informs how she attends to language and meaning in relationship dynamics, while developmental psychology, neuropsychology and health psychology perspectives shape her formulation of complex presentations.

Clients work with Lucy to develop practical tools for managing overwhelming emotions, set healthier boundaries, and build resilience and self-compassion. Many express that they feel lighter and more grounded, with greater clarity, confidence and agency. She is registered with BACP and NCPS, professional credentials that indicate recognized standing in counselling and psychotherapy, and she aims to respond to inquiries within 24 hours between 8.30 am and 7.30 pm Monday to Friday.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and gently refocus on values-led actions. It is useful for stress, anxiety, low mood and situations where changing thoughts directly has been hard. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they shape current connections - it can be particularly helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues and parenting concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Lucy Flitton works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access from different locations. Sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing continuity of care around work, family commitments or geographical distance. Working online with registered professionals can make it easier to maintain regular sessions while still receiving tailored, attentive therapeutic support.