Dr. Lucy Spencer

Specialist Eating Disorder Clinical Psychologist

Lucy is a specialised Clinical Psychologist, with a decade of experience in both research and clinical practice, focussed on the assessment and care of individuals experiencing a range of eating disorders.

Lucy completed her undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology at Oxford University, before embarking on a PhD in Psychological Medicine. Her doctoral research project focussed on building a program to supporting individuals with complex eating disorders, and their family and partners. Lucy also holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Birmingham, and has presented her research at a number of conferences, both nationally and internationally.

Working across a number of therapeutic approaches, Lucy offers a tailored treatment and recovery plan to each individual, and has experience working in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Eating Disorders, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Lucy additionally has experience of working indirectly with an individual’s support network in order to help facilitate greater understanding and awareness of the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, and the recovery process.

Areas of expertise

  • Eating disorders
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
  • Carer support