Dr Lucy Fitton
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About me
About Me and My Therapeutic Approach
Hello, I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and completed my professional doctorate at the University of Oxford. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). In my work, I like to help people to gain a better understanding of themselves so they can live a better life. I offer a calm, non-judgmental, compassionate space to work with you in your area of need. This could include specific difficulties with mental health such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD or challenges in other areas, such as relationships and work. I centre my practice on authenticity and integrity, recognising that change can be hard but certainly possible and sustainable.
I will work collaboratively with you to identify treatment goals and a plan. Through my experience of working with people with diverse presentations I appreciate the need to individualise therapy. I strive to work flexibly to suit your needs and believe that central to significant progress is a meaningful therapeutic relationship. I am trained in a number of evidence-based therapy models and can work with you to identify the most appropriate one for you.
Please get in touch if you would like to explore therapy options with me.
Initial Appointment
I know that people enter therapy for different reasons with different experiences. You may have a good idea of areas you want to work on, may have had therapy before, or may not quite know what is going on for you - just that your life isn't heading the way you want it to.
In the initial appointment, I can complete an assessment to determine an overview of your situation and how I might be able to help. We can work together to form a psychological understanding and an action plan.
Treatment Areas
I am trained to work with a broad range of presentations, these include:
- Anxiety, including phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, health anxiety
- Mood difficulties, including low mood and depression
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Trauma, including PTSD, complex trauma, and adverse childhood experiences
- Relationship difficulties, including those linked to strong personality traits
- Work related difficulties, such as stress, motivation, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism
- Low self esteem and low confidence
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Behavioural difficulties such as compulsive, self-destructive, and addictive behaviour
- Emotional instability and extreme emotions, such as anger, rage, and shame
Therapeutic Modalities
I am trained in multiple methods of therapy and typically work using the following therapeutic modalities:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
- Schema Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications, Professional Training and Affiliations
- University of Oxford - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
- University of Warwick - Master of Science in Clinical Applications of Psychology (MSc)
- University of Warwick - Bachelor of Science (with Honours) in Psychology (BSc)
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council ([HCPC], PYL35713)
- Chartered Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol) with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Fellowship with Advance HE (PR274123)
If you would like to find out more I can offer a free 15-minute consultation so please get in touch. You can also find out more about my work on my website.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 per session
Additional information
I am registered with a number of insurance providers, please get in touch with me to find out more about using your insurance for my services.
