Lucia Burridge , BACP

Lucia Burridge is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low self-esteem. She works with clients facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, sleep or eating difficulties, and challenges such as ADHD, bipolar disorder or coping with life changes. Lucia aims to make sessions straightforward and approachable so people can talk about what matters to them.

She trained in counselling and psychotherapy and holds a BACP credential, and has seven years of practice experience. Lucia initially followed a different career path before returning to counselling after her own experiences of loss and recovery. Those experiences shaped how she listens and responds to others.

Her way of working combines Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. That means she focuses on building a respectful, non-judgemental relationship while also using practical tools to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Lucia welcomes people from a range of backgrounds and pays attention to issues like attachment, abandonment, body image, chronic illness and addiction. She aims to support people through upset, life transitions and compassion fatigue with clear, practical steps as well as emotional support.

In sessions she offers a calm space to talk things through, explore realistic coping strategies and work towards manageable goals. Her style is warm and down to earth, with an emphasis on listening first and then gently introducing techniques that can help in daily life.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling and support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a warm, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor listens and reflects so people can make sense of their feelings. It helps when someone needs acceptance and a steady space to talk through painful events or decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers straightforward tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating issues, and the practical steps often transfer well to everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Lucia will discuss what matters to the client, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan over time. The emphasis is on collaboration so the work suits the person's preferences and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical coping strategies.