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Emily Groves

Emily Groves

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for everyday struggles

  • Warm collaborative style
  • Evidence-based techniques
  • BACP registered

About Emily

Emily Groves is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and self-esteem. She also works with depression, motivation and confidence. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at making it easier to talk about difficult feelings.

Emily creates an open space where people can speak without fear of being judged. Sessions focus on what matters right now and on practical steps clients can try between meetings. She emphasises small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.

With three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Emily brings a steady, practical presence to sessions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional pain and unhelpful patterns. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Clients commonly bring concerns about parenting strain, career stress, intimacy and trauma-related issues. Emily also supports people facing compassion fatigue, ADHD-related challenges, grief after loss, and difficulties around attachment or abandonment. Conversations often cover communication skills and ways to set healthier boundaries.

People who prefer clear goals and simple tools tend to find this style helpful. Emily guides clients through manageable steps and helps them build confidence in handling future stresses. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and what online work can offer

Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. One common approach focuses on practical strategies to manage anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding and routine changes to reduce overwhelm. Another approach helps people explore relationship patterns and attachment concerns, using discussion and reflective exercises to improve communication and boundaries.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences with the client and together decide which techniques to try first. This is a collaborative conversation and methods can be adjusted as work progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy life, saving travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or between commitments. Online work also makes it simple to continue talking when circumstances change, and it can support shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepressionLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Emily commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief, low self-esteem and depression, among other issues listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is open and practical. She focuses on clear steps and straightforward conversations to make day-to-day life easier.

What is her professional background?

Emily has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What do I need to do to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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