Lucia Lock, BACP

Lucia Lock is a counsellor with 12 years of UK practice and a BACP accreditation. She introduces herself with warmth and calm, aiming to make the first step feel less daunting. Lucia writes plainly and offers a steady presence for people who are worried or unsure about therapy.

She uses a person-centred outlook that puts the individual’s experience at the heart of sessions. That means conversations are guided by what matters most to the client, not a rigid checklist. Lucia also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns that repeat in relationships and life choices.

Her work covers common struggles such as stress, anxiety and depression, and also areas like addictions, trauma and self-esteem. She pays attention to related concerns too, including attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, codependency, grief and compassion fatigue. Lucia aims to help people make sense of what has happened and find practical steps forward.

Sessions are described as respectful, calm and non-judgemental. Lucia focuses on listening well and building trust before suggesting ways to cope or change. She balances short-term support with exploration of longer-term patterns when that is helpful.

People who contact her can expect a straightforward, compassionate approach and a clear plan for next steps. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a format that suits the person’s circumstances.

How Lucia’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. It involves open, non-directive listening and helps people name feelings and decide what matters most. This approach can suit stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues and times of life change.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to repeating patterns and underlying emotions that affect current behaviour. It helps people understand why they react in certain ways and can be useful for trauma, attachment issues and long-standing relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Lucia will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adapt the way she works to fit what the person needs. That means decisions about pacing, focus and techniques are collaborative rather than imposed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or need flexibility around work and daily routines. These options make it easier to sustain regular therapy while fitting sessions around everyday life.