Emily Groves
BACP
Calm, practical support for difficult feelings
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- Empowering conversations
- Evidence-based techniques
- Focused on change
About Emily
Emily Groves is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about difficult feelings. Emily acknowledges that reaching out takes courage and aims to support and empower each person as they take steps towards change.
Emily works in a warm, conversational way. She listens for what matters most to the person in front of her and helps them name patterns that cause distress. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, alongside talking through feelings. The intention is to help people build tools they can use between meetings.
With three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Emily draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She tailors her approach to the concerns someone brings, whether that is grief, anger, parenting stress or work-related pressure.
People who come to Emily often want practical help with relationship and communication problems, or support managing life transitions. She works collaboratively to set priorities and realistic goals. The pace and focus are decided together during sessions.
Emily conducts work in English and does not take international clients at this time. She encourages those interested to start by using the site tools to match and book a first appointment, then arrange sessions according to scheduling options available.
Emily works in a warm, conversational way. She listens for what matters most to the person in front of her and helps them name patterns that cause distress. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, alongside talking through feelings. The intention is to help people build tools they can use between meetings.
With three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Emily draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She tailors her approach to the concerns someone brings, whether that is grief, anger, parenting stress or work-related pressure.
People who come to Emily often want practical help with relationship and communication problems, or support managing life transitions. She works collaboratively to set priorities and realistic goals. The pace and focus are decided together during sessions.
Emily conducts work in English and does not take international clients at this time. She encourages those interested to start by using the site tools to match and book a first appointment, then arrange sessions according to scheduling options available.
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
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach involves talking through thoughts and reactions to build practical coping steps that can be tried between sessions; this helps with anxiety, stress and anger by breaking problems into manageable parts. Another approach concentrates on relationship and communication habits, helping people notice patterns, practise new responses and repair connections where possible.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the person's goals and tailor techniques to suit their needs. Over the first few sessions the pair will decide together which methods feel most useful and adjust as progress continues.
Practical benefits of online therapy include making it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can also support shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that avoid being on camera if that is preferable. Confirm the current session options with the booking process before scheduling so you know what formats are available.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 410090
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Support is offered for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and depression, along with anger and related issues such as attachment and communication problems.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is conversational and practical, with time spent naming patterns and testing small changes that can be used between sessions.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.