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Lucy Bello

Lucy Bello, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - life direction and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Life changes
  • Acceptance and ACT

About Lucy

Lucy Bello is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation dips and life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting strain and career questions, alongside ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Lucy works from a person-centred stance that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as on making sense of difficult emotions. Conversations aim to surface strengths and resources the person already has and to try out new ways of coping.

Her clinical practice draws on evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Attachment-based ideas and existential themes also inform how she thinks about relationships, meaning and commitment. She uses these methods to address everyday problems like communication difficulties, commitment worries and managing strong emotions.

Lucy tends to keep sessions straightforward and conversational. People can expect a mix of reflection and action - talking through patterns, practising different responses and setting small goals between meetings. She often supports clients who are sorting through career choices, relationship crossroads or the impact of health and caregiving responsibilities.

Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and arrange an initial appointment. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions based on what matters to them. It can support those feeling stuck, anxious or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different behaviours to test new outcomes. This is often useful for anxiety, low mood and practical problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lucy will discuss what feels most useful, weigh different methods and agree a plan with each person. She treats that as a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy week and avoiding travel time. If you want to begin, confirm the session options offered before booking through the site process. The therapist will then use the agreed approach to structure conversations, set simple tasks between meetings and help fit sessions around everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

Lucy works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, motivation and coping with life changes among other concerns.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centred, conversational style that blends reflection with practical steps and goal-setting.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.

What credential and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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