Dr. Lucy Flitton, BACP, NCPS
Trauma-informed psychologist and integrative therapist
- Trauma and complex needs
- Somatic and attachment work
- Online and international sessions
About Dr. Lucy Flitton
Dr Lucy Flitton is a UK-based psychologist and certified Complex Trauma Integrative and Somatic psychotherapist with 17 years of professional experience. She works with adults, adolescents, and children, drawing on a broad set of clinical tools to address issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low mood, relationship patterns, sleep difficulties, and a range of neurodevelopmental and personality-related concerns.
Her practice uses a client-centered framework that integrates developmental psychology, neuropsychology, existential ideas, and health psychology to understand difficulties at both an individual and societal level. She incorporates somatic and Polyvagal-informed techniques to explore how emotions are experienced in the body and uses Internal Family Systems ideas to work with conflicting inner parts. Training in women’s health and experience with trauma-based symptoms further inform her approach.
Dr Flitton also brings skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, and NLP master practitioner work to help clients notice how language and meaning shape relationships and wellbeing. Her methods aim to support practical change alongside deeper understanding, fostering outcomes such as clearer boundaries, improved emotional regulation, and renewed purpose.
She holds professional credentials listed as BACP and NCPS - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and both credentials indicate recognised professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. People who work with her often report feeling lighter, more grounded, and better equipped to manage difficult emotions. She aims to respond to enquiries within 24 hours during weekday hours, and she publishes articles on ACCPH, Substack, and Medium in addition to maintaining a private practice website.
Her practice uses a client-centered framework that integrates developmental psychology, neuropsychology, existential ideas, and health psychology to understand difficulties at both an individual and societal level. She incorporates somatic and Polyvagal-informed techniques to explore how emotions are experienced in the body and uses Internal Family Systems ideas to work with conflicting inner parts. Training in women’s health and experience with trauma-based symptoms further inform her approach.
Dr Flitton also brings skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, and NLP master practitioner work to help clients notice how language and meaning shape relationships and wellbeing. Her methods aim to support practical change alongside deeper understanding, fostering outcomes such as clearer boundaries, improved emotional regulation, and renewed purpose.
She holds professional credentials listed as BACP and NCPS - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and both credentials indicate recognised professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. People who work with her often report feeling lighter, more grounded, and better equipped to manage difficult emotions. She aims to respond to enquiries within 24 hours during weekday hours, and she publishes articles on ACCPH, Substack, and Medium in addition to maintaining a private practice website.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Lucy Flitton have?
Dr. Lucy Flitton has 17 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. Lucy Flitton a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds credentials listed as BACP and NCPS. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and these credentials indicate recognised professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. No further registration details were provided.
In which languages does Dr. Lucy Flitton provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Dr. Lucy Flitton located?
Dr. Lucy Flitton is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. Lucy Flitton as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Lucy Flitton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Lucy Flitton work with international clients?
Yes. Dr. Lucy Flitton works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Lucy Flitton cost?
The cost of therapy 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and refocus on values-driven action. It combines mindfulness and behaviour change techniques to support coping with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by helping clients build psychological flexibility.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns in intimacy, trust, and emotional regulation. This approach is useful for relationship difficulties, attachment injuries, and long-standing interpersonal patterns that contribute to distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful. Decisions about techniques and pace are guided by the client’s goals, preferences, and presenting needs, with room to adapt as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and time zones, support consistent access during life changes, and allow people to choose formats that feel most comfortable while working with registered professionals and therapists.