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Angela McGrath

BACP · United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor for stress and addiction

Experience
25 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Angela

Angela McGrath helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief or problems with sleep. She is also experienced supporting people facing addiction, anger, low self-esteem and bipolar concerns. Angela introduces herself with calmness and directness to make the first step feel manageable.

She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. Conversations are aimed at helping people make small, practical changes that improve day-to-day life. Angela listens without judgement and helps clients set clear, realistic goals.

Background and approach

Her work draws on approaches that encourage collaboration and practical problem solving. She uses client-centred listening to understand each person’s experience. Cognitive behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and shift patterns that maintain distress.

Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to change a habit or reduce substance use, helping them find their own reasons to move forward. Solution-focused tools support quick steps and coping strategies for immediate relief and clearer direction. Angela has 25 years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She practises from the United Kingdom and can work with people internationally in English. To begin, she encourages a simple first action to start the matching and scheduling process.

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Client-Centred Therapy

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Motivational Interviewing

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Solution-Focused Therapy

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Sessions & fees

Practical therapy approaches for online support

Angela combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques to help people change how they feel and act. Client-centred therapy focuses on being heard and understood so a person can explore their worries at their own pace; it is useful for anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers simple tools to reduce panic, manage mood and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Angela will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to use together. That collaboration means the plan can change as needs shift and progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or less visual focus is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick coaching, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between sessions.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Angela commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems and addictions, and also supports issues such as anger, self-esteem and bipolar-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using clear listening, problem solving and goal-setting to help people make real changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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