Lucy McGroarty , BACP

Lucy McGroarty is an integrative counsellor with a belief in people’s capacity to heal when they have the right support. With ten years of clinical experience and BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she combines Person-Centred principles with Cognitive Behavioral and psychodynamic ideas to tailor how she works to each person’s needs.

Her training has also led her to explore creative methods, including imagery and metaphor learned through study with the Institute of Arts, which can be especially helpful for people who find it hard to put their feelings into words. While talking therapy is central to her practice, she draws on different approaches to support emotional processing, insight, and practical coping strategies.

Lucy values the therapeutic relationship above all, offering a nonjudgmental, open, and understanding presence that aims to foster connection and growth. She encourages clients to make their environment comfortable during sessions - a cup of tea, a warm blanket, or a pet nearby - to help the therapeutic work feel more manageable and grounded. Her style emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and practical support through life’s challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Change

Lucy McGroarty draws on Client-Centred Therapy to create a supportive, empathetic environment where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of the work. This approach helps people who need a nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and build self-understanding.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical exercises and skills-building. CBT is often useful for anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties where clear strategies are helpful.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lucy works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. Together they consider the client’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, then adapt techniques so the work feels meaningful and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access licensed professionals from home or other comfortable settings.