Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxious thoughts that won't quiet self-down? Struggling with low mood, self-doubt, or patterns in relationships that keep repeating?
Maybe you're navigating a big life transition, grief, stress from work or family, or just sense that something feels'off' and you're ready for more clarity and calm? If any of these resonate, you're not alone -and reaching out is the first step.
Hello. I am Dr Lucy Flitton, a licensed, certified Complex Trauma Integrative and Somatic psychotherapist and psychologist based in the UK with 17 years of professional work experience.
I have experience in helping adults, adolescents, and children overcome their struggles. Within my practice, I apply different approaches in accordance with your presenting story while always working within a client centred framework.
In addition, I have trained in women’s health issues, especially relating to trauma-based symptoms. I am also trained within the Polyvagal model and Somatic approaches to help you explore how emotions show up physically. Additionally, I help you explore and work through conflicting parts and how they influence your well-being via Internal Family Systems.
I also make use of Existential principles to facilitate healing and Post Traumatic Growth, leading to outcomes like renewed purpose or stronger relationships. These notions align with Positive Psychology, too.
I therefore integrate aspects of Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Existential concepts and Health Psychology into my approach when working with you.
Furthermore, I apply a life course approach to my work and therefore explore your struggles at an individual level as well as from a more societal-based perspective.
Based on my training as an NLP Master practitioner, I also explore and analyse how your use of language shapes your reality. I also look at how you use language to navigate and interpret your relationship dynamics.
My wide range of tools helps me work with and support people with various issues, including trauma-related struggles such as stress and anxiety, addictions and their co-occurring difficulties, relationship difficulties and struggles with poor sleep.
Our work together will thus enable you to flourish and reach your full potential. By working with me, clients express that they feel lighter and more grounded. They gain a deeper understanding, learn tools to manage overwhelming emotions, set healthier boundaries, and reconnect with a sense of hope and agency in their lives.
Many describe shifting from feeling stuck or self-critical to feeling more confident, resilient, and kinder towards themselves-even in tough moments or days.
Feel free to contact me directly through the platform if you have any questions. I aim to respond within 24 hours of receipt between 8.30 am and 7.30 pm Monday to Friday.
You can read also my blogs and articles on the ACCPH, Substack and Medium websites, as well as on my private practice website.
I look forward to working with you.
Lucy
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: 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
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Professional Member (PNCPS Accred) #NCS23-02776
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #54436
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Lucy Flitton. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr Lucy is the best. I’m so lucky to have her.
Written on Sep 17, 2025 after therapy with Lucy for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Flitton is kind, understanding, and very easy to talk to. From the start, I felt safe and listened to. She helps me think about things in a new way and gives gentle advice that really helps. I feel like she understands what I’m going through and supports me without any pressure. Her sessions are helping me feel stronger and more able to cope with things in my life. I would recommend her to anyone who needs support with their mental health.
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Lucy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Lucy has transformed my confidence in setting boundaries and has helped me to truly understand myself. She is so supportive, empathetic and really cares about what I have to say. I have also really appreciated her knowledge and expertise in trauma responses - I didn’t realise I was suffering from trauma at first but Lucy immediately recognised it and explained the psychology behind the way I was feeling which really made me feel seen and supported. She is a wonderful person to confide in and I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Lucy for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Amazing therapist, professional, kind, good listener, offers the best advice. Thank you always
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Lucy for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Flitton is a very professional, experienced, caring, and empathetic therapist who has given me a tremendous amount of tools to help in my progress. As a therapist with a strong connection to the artistic world, she also offered a lot of understanding and insight on the topics of an artistic career (which is my case), and was a safe space to communicate with about the particular insecurities and difficulties that can come with a career in the spotlight. I highly recommend Dr. Flitton and greatly value our work together.
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Lucy for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
I was lucky to have Dr.Flitton as my therapist when I decided to try therapy for the first time in my life.
Written on Jan 19, 2025 after therapy with Lucy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes