Lucinda Slavin, BACP

Lucinda Slavin is a UK-based counsellor and a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She combines a holistic outlook with a person-centred way of working, partnering with people to explore the areas they bring to sessions and to uncover the solutions that already sit within them.

With more than twenty years of experience in the mental health field and eight years practising as a counsellor, Lucinda has supported a wide range of individuals facing emotional and relational challenges. She places strong value on the therapeutic relationship, believing that trust and rapport create the conditions for meaningful change. When someone is in pain she is willing to sit with that experience, allowing moments of silence and then gently challenging them with empathy and understanding.

Her intention is to help people move toward greater confidence and empowerment through guided self-discovery. Lucinda offers flexible session formats including messaging, phone calls, and video sessions to suit different needs and circumstances. To maximise the quality of sessions she asks clients to be in a private, personal space with minimal interruptions whenever possible.

Person-centred support for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the client is invited to lead the conversation. The therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and genuine presence to support self-exploration and to help people find their own answers. This approach is well suited to issues like grief, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes.

Alongside a person-centred stance, Lucinda values a holistic perspective that considers emotional, relational, and practical aspects of a person’s life. That broader view helps when addressing complex problems such as trauma, caregiver stress, or challenges that touch multiple areas of daily living.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and will be decided collaboratively. Lucinda works with each person to determine which ways of working best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the process as understanding deepens.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to access support around work, family, and mobility constraints. These formats help licensed professionals and therapists maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.