Lucy McGroarty , BACP

Lucy McGroarty views difficult moments as opportunities for growth and believes that with the right support people can heal and move forward. She works as an integrative counsellor, drawing on a foundation of person-centered practice alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas to tailor support to each individual. This flexible approach enables her to choose techniques that best suit a client's needs and stage of change.

Talking therapy is at the centre of her work, yet she also values creative methods. After studying with the Institute of Arts, she found that imagery, metaphor, and creative exercises can be especially helpful for clients who find it hard to put feelings into words. These tools are used alongside conversation to deepen understanding and access emotion in a different way.

Lucy encourages clients to make their surroundings comfortable when accessing counselling from home - a cup of tea, a warm blanket, or a pet can all help people feel more at ease during a session. Above all, she emphasises the therapeutic relationship, offering a non-judgemental, open, and understanding presence. She also holds the BACP credential, denoting membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Lucy McGroarty draws on client-centered practice, which focuses on offering empathetic, non-directive support so clients feel heard and able to explore their concerns at their own pace. This approach is well suited to relationship issues, grief, and challenges around self-esteem where a safe connection matters.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop alternative strategies. CBT can be effective for anxiety, stress, low mood, and many day-to-day coping difficulties.

Psychodynamic ideas are integrated to help uncover deeper patterns linked to past experiences and attachment. This perspective can be useful for those working with relationship patterns, repeated difficulties, or long-standing emotional themes.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process and Lucy works collaboratively with clients to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to receive support from home or another comfortable setting. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques to these formats, which makes therapy more accessible for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints.