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Emily Groves

Emily Groves, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Practical support for stress and relationships

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  • Calm practical guidance
  • Short manageable steps
  • Warm non-judgemental space

About Emily

Emily Groves is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She supports people dealing with parenting strain, intimacy concerns, ADHD and LGBT issues. Emily aims to make it easier for someone to start the first difficult step towards change.

She works to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to cope between meetings. Emily encourages people to identify small steps that build confidence and improve day-to-day life.

Emily has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which she lists as her credential. That background informs a straightforward, person-centred style in sessions. Conversations are guided by what the client most wants to address, whether that is coping with loss, reducing anxious thinking, or improving communication.

When relationship or intimacy issues come up she helps people clarify needs and set boundaries. For those feeling overwhelmed by caregiving, work or life changes she offers simple tools to manage stress and build routines. The work is practical and paced to suit each person.

People who come for support can expect a warm, steady presence and a focus on useful, realistic changes. Emily invites callers to think about what matters most to them and to take manageable steps towards those goals.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Many people find clear, evidence-based techniques useful when tackling anxiety, low mood or relationship difficulties. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small experiments to reduce worry and improve mood. Another helpful approach emphasises building emotional awareness and practical coping skills through short, manageable exercises that can be practised between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to judge which methods fit best based on current needs, goals and personal preferences. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and as priorities change.

If you are considering online work, please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit support into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing quieter check-ins during a break, or offering shorter focused sessions when full-length meetings are hard to arrange. Many people find the flexibility helps maintain momentum between sessions and supports steady progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Emily help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as ADHD, parenting pressures and intimacy concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is straightforward and person-centred, creating an open, non-judgemental space and focusing on practical steps that clients can use between sessions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She lists BACP as her credential and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not currently working with international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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