Lucy Ainger, BACP
Therapist for stress, trauma, and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship and intimacy
About Lucy Ainger
Lucy Ainger provides thoughtful, compassionate support for people who are ready to explore inner challenges and work toward meaningful change. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where sensitive topics such as trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, or struggles with mood and self-esteem can be explored at a pace that feels right for the individual. Lucy works in an integrative way, drawing on a range of psychological approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs and goals rather than following a single prescriptive model.
With nine years of professional experience, Lucy is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She brings particular attention to how early attachment patterns and emotional connection shape current relationships, while also addressing practical issues like sleep, eating, parenting, and coping with stress or anger. Lucy is aware of how wider social and environmental events affect personal wellbeing and uses that awareness to contextualise therapeutic work.
She invites prospective clients to connect and discover whether her collaborative, person-focused approach would be a good fit for co-creating a more purposeful and empowered future.
With nine years of professional experience, Lucy is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She brings particular attention to how early attachment patterns and emotional connection shape current relationships, while also addressing practical issues like sleep, eating, parenting, and coping with stress or anger. Lucy is aware of how wider social and environmental events affect personal wellbeing and uses that awareness to contextualise therapeutic work.
She invites prospective clients to connect and discover whether her collaborative, person-focused approach would be a good fit for co-creating a more purposeful and empowered future.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lucy Ainger have?
Lucy Ainger has nine years of experience working with people on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationships, and mood disorders.
Is Lucy Ainger a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, which denotes membership of the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Lucy Ainger provide therapy?
Lucy provides therapy in English.
Where is Lucy Ainger located?
Lucy is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Lucy Ainger as my therapist?
You can work with Lucy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lucy Ainger work with international clients?
Lucy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lucy Ainger cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Lucy draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to help people understand how early relationships influence current patterns of relating. This approach focuses on how connection and attachment affect emotion regulation, trust, and intimacy and can be helpful for difficulties with relationships, abandonment fears, or attachment-related distress.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, a person-focused method that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client's own capacity for growth. This approach supports people who want a collaborative, non-directive space to explore identity, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another approach Lucy uses when relationship dynamics and intense emotions are central concerns. EFT helps partners or individuals identify core emotions and patterns so new, more secure ways of relating can emerge.
Finding the right approach is part of the work - Lucy collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as the therapeutic relationship develops and as priorities shift.
Online therapy sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a registered professional without the need to travel, and they allow people to choose the format that feels most comfortable for their situation.