Lucy McGroarty, BACP
Lucy McGroarty is a counsellor who aims to help people facing low mood, stress and the day-to-day strain of life.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Lucy
Lucy McGroarty is a counsellor who aims to help people facing low mood, stress and the day-to-day strain of life. She uses straightforward, calm conversation to help people make sense of what is happening. Sessions are warm and non-judgemental, and she works to build a trusting relationship so people feel able to talk freely.
She draws on a blend of person-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking to shape each session.
Background and approach
That mix lets her work on practical steps for coping, while also looking at deeper patterns that keep old difficulties repeating. She also uses creativity, imagery and metaphor for people who find words hard to start with. Lucy has practised for ten years and holds BACP accreditation, which reflects her training and professional registration.
She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, self-esteem and parenting strain. Additional areas of focus include attachment, blended family concerns, body image, and experiences of domestic violence and infidelity. Sessions are offered in English and are provided online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
International clients are not accepted; practice is based in the United Kingdom. Fees vary by location and by subscription arrangements that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to therapist availability.
The initial steps are straightforward and designed to match needs with an appropriate therapist.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 84117 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lucy works with
Everything Lucy lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lucy lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at unhelpful thoughts and routines and teaches straightforward coping strategies. CBT can help with anxiety, depression and managing everyday stresses by offering practical tools to change reactions and behaviour.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, try techniques, and adjust the focus based on the client’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps build confidence in the way forward rather than imposing a single method.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold longer sessions, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in, and live chat or text messaging work for brief exchanges or when someone prefers writing. These formats make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life or mobility needs and allow consistent contact from different locations.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor commonly work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety and depression alongside issues like trauma, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties.
What is the counselling style like?
The style is warm and non-judgemental, combining person-centred listening with practical CBT techniques and exploration of deeper life patterns.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.
How are costs and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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