Lucy McGroarty , BACP

Lucy McGroarty is an integrative counsellor with ten years of experience who believes in the capacity people have to heal when they receive the right support. She draws on a foundation of person-centred practice together with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic training, combining these perspectives to tailor the way she works to each person’s needs.

Her practice centres on talking therapy, while also incorporating creative methods learned through study with the Institute of Arts. Techniques using imagery, metaphor and creative expression are offered for clients who find it difficult to put feelings into words, providing alternative routes to insight and change.

Lucy encourages a relaxed approach to sessions and often suggests clients make themselves comfortable at home during remote work - a cup of tea, a duvet or a pet can be part of the experience if that helps. She places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of her work and aims to be open, nonjudgmental and attuned to each person’s individual circumstances.

Lucy holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Lucy brings together client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural techniques alongside psychodynamic perspectives to support people in therapy. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting space where the client’s experience guides the work and helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, commonly used for anxiety, stress and mood difficulties. Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns from past relationships and unconscious processes to deepen understanding of recurring difficulties and emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lucy works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match each person’s goals, needs and preferences. This collaborative stance means therapy evolves as understanding and trust grow.

Online therapy with Lucy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support without travelling, allow people to work from familiar surroundings, and can help maintain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change.