Lucy Nicolaysen , BACP

Lucy Nicolaysen creates a therapeutic space grounded in trust and confidence, inviting people to explore what is causing them distress and begin the work of internal healing. She emphasizes the importance of talking through difficult experiences so that feelings can be expressed fully and described in detail, which often leads to greater insight and a noticeable sense of relief.

In sessions she supports clients to unpack what they have been through and what they are living with now, helping feelings of stuckness to ease as practical and emotional ways forward are found. Over time this work often shifts the relationship a person has with themselves and supports meaningful change in their life journey. Lucy has worked with people facing conflicts in relationships and families, memories of past trauma, panic attacks, self-hatred, fertility challenges, sexual abuse, overwhelm and hopelessness, depression, grief and loneliness.

Her approach is informed by training and professional membership with BACP, which is a UK association for counsellors and psychotherapists. Lucy accepts clients both in the United Kingdom and internationally and offers a range of session formats to suit different needs. More information can be found on her website at www.brightcircletherapy.co.uk

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Lucy draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach helps people understand attachment needs, repair relational wounds, and improve closeness and trust in relationships. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions so personal insight and self-acceptance can grow. Additionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied when practical strategies for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors are useful, such as in anxiety, low mood, or stress-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lucy works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods over time, combining elements from different models when that supports the client's progress.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments. These options can increase consistency of contact and allow people to engage in therapy from locations that are convenient and comfortable for them.