- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Lucy
Lucy Bello is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused care to help people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. She works in the United Kingdom and brings five years of professional experience to conversations about motivation, confidence and self esteem. Lucy is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and she sees clients who want straightforward support and tools.
She believes people know their own story and that strengths already exist to build on.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens without judgement and helps people spot small, useful shifts. That can mean learning ways to manage anxiety, talking through grief, or finding clearer direction after a big change. Lucy draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods, and Cognitive Behavioural ideas.
She adapts these to each person, using exercises, reflection and practical steps rather than jargon. The emphasis is on what works day to day rather than theory. Common areas of focus include relationships, intimacy-related concerns, parenting questions, career and compassion fatigue.
She also supports people dealing with trauma, chronic health issues, codependency and attachment difficulties. Lucy is comfortable addressing complex family of origin themes and issues around separation and commitment. Sessions are offered in English and are available by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
Therapy is carried out through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
What Lucy works with
Everything Lucy lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lucy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Lucy lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and moving through life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to reduce unhelpful patterns and build new coping skills.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then tailor methods together. This collaborative process means therapy can shift if something isn't working or if priorities change over time.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when discussing sensitive topics matters. Phone sessions fit a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth needs. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing to speaking, need brief daily support, or want more frequent touchpoints between sessions.
Questions people ask about Lucy
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, parenting, career worries and coping with life changes.
What is Lucy's therapy style like?
She uses a person-centred approach with practical techniques from ACT and CBT, and attention to attachment patterns. Sessions focus on clear steps and reflection.
What experience does Lucy have?
Lucy has five years of professional work experience helping people with motivation, confidence and a range of emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lucy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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