Dr. Lucy Bassil
DClinPsy
Psychologist
Reading, RG4 8JB
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Reading, RG4 8JB
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About Dr. Lucy Bassil
Dr Lucy Bassil is a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Research in Clinical Psychology from the University of Birmingham. She works in both NHS adult community mental health settings and private practice, offering therapy to clients across the lifespan. Lucy has a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing complex trauma, shame, self-criticism, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and person-centred, drawing on Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), somatic-based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She focuses on helping clients make sense of their story, understand what keeps them feeling stuck, and reconnect with their bodies where emotions and trauma may be held.
Lucy believes strongly in the healing potential of a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship and values human connection as central to meaningful change. Her work is paced to each individual's needs, offering warmth, openness, and collaboration throughout the therapeutic journey. She creates a space where clients feel seen not just for their struggles, but for their strengths and capacity to grow.
Subspecialties
- Clinical Psychology•
- Counselling psychologist
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
HCPC - Health and care professions council
No. 040210
Qualifications
DClinPsy, University of Birmingham
Master’s in Research in Clinical Psychology, University of BirminghamShe
BSc (Hons), Psychology from the University of Bath.
Languages spoken
- English
Location
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Reviews
Dr Bassil is sympathetic and approachable. I found our sessions valuable.
Lucy was really helpful. She methodically went through my issues and helped me with coping mechanisms and through talking through issues.
Lucy was polite, friendly and empathetic. She made me feel at ease and able to talk openly about how I was feeling, without judgement. She introduced me to the techniques I needed to help control my anxiety. She explained the techniques well and helped me put them in to practice. I liked her ‘no blame’ approach, where she described how the brain functions and why it makes you feel a certain way in different situations. I found this very powerful, in helping me accept that you feel how you feel and you shouldn’t feel bad or guilty about it.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experiences of working with Lucy. I'm pleased you had such a positive experience - Lucy is a real asset to the team.
From the very off set of my sessions Lucy reassured me that my safety was paramount in all aspects of our discussions.I felt Safe and respected at all times.I am a 65 year old lady with years of very troubling Trauma that had been locked away all my life.After our very carefully planned sessions to suit myself within the restraints of daily life l was able to spend time with Dr Lucy Bassil unraveling a very complicated life story.I recommend the professionalism and kindness of Lucy who at no time judged me in any way for the problems,mistakes and complications in my life.I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Lucy Bassil to any future clients and the Practice as a whole showed the level of support and confidentiality that’s needed.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. It's so lovely to hear that your experience with Lucy and the practice as a whole was such a positive one.
I've had several therapists over the years, but my experience with Lucy stands out as the best therapy I've ever received. She is incredibly professional, kind, and supportive, creating an environment where I felt safe enough to confront issues I had never been able to face before. I can't thank her enough for everything. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide this feedback. It's lovely to hear you had such a positive experience of working with Lucy.
a journey but one I could not have done without Lucy her kindness shown and ability to read me very early on made her the perfect match for me!
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback on your experience of working with Lucy. I'm so pleased you found the sessions so helpful.
FAQ
What are Dr. Lucy Bassil's reviews like?
Dr. Lucy Bassil's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 7 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Lucy Bassil speak?
Dr. Lucy Bassil speaks English
Where is Dr. Lucy Bassil located?
Dr. Lucy Bassil primarily practices at Oak Grove Psychology, located at 23 Prospect St,, Reading, United Kingdom, RG4 8JB
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