Counsellor profile
Angela McGrath, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and addictions
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Angela
Counsellor Angela McGrath is a BACP member with 25 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. Angela also works with concerns such as sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem and challenges linked to bipolar disorder.
She uses straightforward talking therapy and listens in a non-judgemental way. Sessions focus on what matters now and on practical steps people can try between meetings. Angela combines client-centred listening with tools from cognitive behavioural approaches and motivational interviewing to support change.
Her work often involves identifying thinking patterns that increase anxiety or low mood, and testing small behaviour changes that can make day-to-day life easier. For people dealing with alcohol or drug problems she uses motivational techniques to build motivation for change and to set achievable goals.
Sessions also cover communication and control issues, family problems, social anxiety and panic symptoms. She draws on solution-focused ideas to find manageable next steps and build on a person’s strengths. The focus is on clear, short-term goals where that fits the person.
Angela welcomes people from different places and offers work in English. Before a first session she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and to schedule a first meeting. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Angela uses client-centred therapy to focus on a person’s experience and what they want to change. This approach is mainly about listening and reflecting so people can say what matters to them and decide next steps.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours. It can help with anxiety, panic, low mood and sleep problems by breaking issues down into practical steps and experiments.
Motivational interviewing is a short-term method to build a person’s own reasons for change. It is often used where drug or alcohol use is a concern, or when people feel stuck about making changes.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals and preferences and agree on an approach together. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as goals shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also avoid being on camera if someone prefers audio only, or suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth situations.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. Other areas include sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and bipolar-related difficulties.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas. The approach mixes listening with practical steps to try between sessions.
How long has she been working in therapy?
She has 25 years of professional experience practising in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she associated with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, described as BACP.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients, as stated in her profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.