Edgars Semenovs, BACP

Edgars Semenovs helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and low mood. He offers calm, steady support so clients can talk through difficult memories, feelings and behaviours at a pace that feels safe. Edgars works in English, Latvian and Russian and is based in the United Kingdom.

He draws on approaches such as attachment-based methods, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, existential ideas and mindfulness. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and building simple, practical ways to cope day to day. He encourages self-compassion and small steps that add up to real change.

Edgars has six years of counselling experience and is a BACP member. His background includes work in mental health recovery services, crisis teams and as an NHS staff counsellor. He has also supported people affected by a range of addictions and by trauma-related difficulties.

His own recovery from trauma and addiction informs how he listens and responds. That lived experience shapes a belief in each person’s capacity to heal when the right conditions are present. Expect an approachable, down-to-earth style that values acceptance alongside practical change.

Sessions may include talking, grounding exercises and mindfulness practices drawn from his daily yoga and meditation routine. He invites clients to explore solutions together and to learn ways of pausing, noticing and responding more kindly to themselves.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the platform process.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how earlier bonds affect present feelings and reactions; it can be useful for relationship worries, abandonment themes and attachment issues. Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience first and offers non-judgemental listening so clients can find their own solutions and grow self-acceptance. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours together and offers practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with the client to test what feels most helpful, adjusting methods based on goals and personal preference. This is a collaborative conversation rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports short check-ins or ongoing reflection between appointments. These options give flexibility for different routines and communication styles while keeping focus on the work that matters.