Lucy McGroarty, BACP

Lucy McGroarty helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or worn out by life. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and other painful issues. Lucy uses everyday language and simple tools so sessions feel clear and manageable.

Lucy is a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience working in the United Kingdom. Her training draws on client-centred principles, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking. This mix lets her adapt to what a person needs in the moment rather than follow one fixed method.

Therapy sessions focus on building a steady connection and understanding what matters most to the person. Practical skills may be used for breaking cycles of anxiety or low mood, while deeper conversations help make sense of painful patterns and past experiences. Creative exercises and imagery are offered for people who find it hard to put feelings into words.

Lucy pays attention to everyday pressures such as parenting strain, work stress, problems with intimacy, addiction and the emotional fallout of separation or bereavement. She also supports those facing issues around body image, shame, attachment and isolation.

Sessions can be short-term for a clear problem or longer-term for deeper change. People usually decide together which pace and focus feels right, and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Practical therapy approaches for online support

Lucy works from a mix of client-centred ways and trauma-focused thinking. Client-centred therapy means the person is heard without pressure and sessions shape themselves around what the person needs. It suits people who need space to make sense of feelings and build trust in therapy. Trauma-focused therapy focuses on helping people process painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact using gradual, paced work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, try different ways of working and check in about what feels helpful. This collaborative process lets the person steer the focus and change course if needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, day-to-day processing or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and busy lives.