Lucia Burridge , BACP

Lucia Burridge earned an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2012, a professional qualification in counselling, and later moved into a role as a Legal Secretary before returning to her original vocation. She says counselling was always important to her, but she waited until she felt ready to offer help to others. After experiencing significant losses and traumatic events herself, she sought counselling and learned practical tools to manage difficult feelings and find greater peace. Those personal experiences informed her decision to begin practising as a counsellor and to support others through challenging life moments.

Lucia works part time and has five years of direct counselling practice. She draws on both person-centered principles and cognitive behavioural techniques to shape sessions around each client’s needs, placing emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and a welcoming attitude toward people from all backgrounds. She aims to create a comfortable, supportive space where clients can explore issues, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. Lucia also holds the BACP credential - membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her connection to professional standards in the field.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Support

Lucia Burridge draws on client-centered work, which focuses on empathy, listening, and building a trusting relationship so people can explore their feelings at their own pace. This approach is useful for issues such as grief, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and the emotional impact of life changes.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop concrete strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, low mood, or difficulties with sleep and routine. CBT offers structured tools that clients can apply between sessions to support progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lucia works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options, try different techniques, and adapt the work as therapy progresses.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, and make it possible to continue work when in-person meetings are not practical. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these tools to deliver effective, tailored care that aligns with each client's circumstances.