Lucy Fuller

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About me

I am a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working with clients in Cambridge. I work with Children, Teenagers, Couples and Parents.

Psychotherapy for Adults

I practise as an integrative therapist, which means that I work with a variety of therapeutic techniques and methods to suit the individuality of my clients. This might include the use of creative materials and resources, which can sometimes really help people to express themselves, especially when the subject matter is very difficult or confusing.

I believe that therapy gives you the opportunity to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others and gives you the chance to look at your life and your circumstances through a different lens. The success of the process lies within the therapeutic relationship and being able to express your deepest concerns in a safe and supportive environment. I believe that everyone has a natural drive towards contentment and fulfilment but there may be many obstacles along the way and sometimes these can be hard to define and understand.

Therapy can help you to identify more clearly the issues you are facing and so start to facilitate therapeutic change.

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Children and adolescents often express emotional difficulties through behaviour, especially when they lack the words or understanding to articulate what they’re feeling. These struggles can be deeply confusing and distressing, both for the young person and for their parents.

Emotional imbalance may show up in a variety of ways, including:

Low mood or anxiety
School refusal or academic difficulties
Separation anxiety
Uncharacteristic or aggressive behaviour
Low self-esteem
Self-harming behaviours
Disordered eating
Substance experimentation

Witnessing these challenges can be overwhelming and frightening. It’s not always easy to pinpoint what’s wrong, but therapy can help.

In a safe and supportive therapeutic space, young people are invited to explore and process their feelings at their own pace. Together, we can be curious about what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to make sense of their inner world.

Through this process, they can develop healthier ways of coping with stress, frustration, and emotional overwhelm.


I have specialist training and experience in working with neurodiverse children and adolescents. I support young people in understanding their unique ways of experiencing the world, helping them build emotional resilience, confidence, and effective strategies for managing stress.

Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy offers support when communication breaks down or when the way you care for one another begins to feel strained. It provides a safe, confidential space where both partners can explore the relationship together, with the guidance of an impartial and experienced therapist.

People seek couples counselling for a variety of reasons, including:

Communication difficulties
Mismatched emotional or physical needs
Betrayal or infidelity
Financial stress
Relocation or life transitions
Work-related pressures
Family or in-law conflicts
Differences in parenting approaches
Sexual incompatibility
A shared sense that something needs to change

In the sessions, you can begin to understand the underlying dynamics of your relationship without falling into patterns of blame or conflict. Therapy can help you identify and shift entrenched patterns, fostering more open, respectful, and meaningful communication.

Parenting Support

Many parents and primary carers seek support when they’re feeling overwhelmed by a child’s challenging behaviour or emotional distress. It’s natural to feel deeply entangled in our relationships with our children and sometimes, stepping back with the help of a therapist, can offer new clarity and perspective.


Therapy provides a space to explore family dynamics in a thoughtful and non-judgmental way. Together, we can begin to understand the underlying patterns that shape behaviour and emotional responses within the family system. While some behaviours may feel entrenched or habitual, change is possible. With insight and support, families can shift these patterns to creating more secure, connected, and joyful relationships.


I work with single parents, co-parents, and couples to explore relational dynamics and enable positive change for everyone involved. This work is also particularly valuable in blended or complex family constellations, where adults may be navigating parenting roles across households or integrating children from previous relationships into a new family unit.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

MA in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy from Terapia (Middlesex University)

MEd in The Theory and Application of Counselling from Cambridge University

Diploma in Couples Therapy from the Relational Academy

ADHD Clinical Services Provider Certificate: Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood

​Certificate in Advanced CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) from the Centre for Stress Management, London

​EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Leaning Association) Part I and II for practising in Equine Therapy

​Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling SUPERVISION from Terapia

PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)

​I am a fully accredited member of the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and CPC (Child Psychotherapy Council), and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.

As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Psychotherapy
  • Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
  • Couples Counselling
  • Parenting Advice

Fees

£100.00 - £120.00

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • BUPA

Additional information

Individual £100

Couples £120

Children and Adolescents £100

8AKP Counselling and Psychotherapy, 8A King's Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Key details

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Supervision

In person
Online

I believe that clinical supervision should be a collaborative and enjoyable process where we can be curious together about your clinical work.

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