Angela McGrath
Compassionate practical support for difficult times
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About Angela
Angela McGrath offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or depression. She invites clients to speak openly and without judgement. Her manner is steady and encouraging for those taking the first steps towards change.
With 25 years of experience, Angela keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. She helps people talk through difficult feelings, develop coping strategies for sleep and mood, and address issues linked to addiction and anger.
Background and approach
Work on self-esteem, panic, phobias and social anxiety is also part of her practice. Her approach draws on client-centred work to follow the person’s lead. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives.
Motivational interviewing supports change when habits such as drug or alcohol use feel stuck. Angela aims to make therapy feel useful from the start. She helps clients set clear, achievable goals and checks progress along the way.
Sessions focus on actions people can try between meetings and on skills that help with everyday problems. Sessions are provided in English and she accepts international clients. Angela is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
If someone wishes to begin they can use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 25
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 390523
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Angela's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Angela works with
Everything Angela lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Angela lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Angela works online
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It involves practical exercises and short tasks that help reduce anxiety, manage panic and improve sleep by changing unhelpful patterns.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone is unsure about cutting down alcohol or drug use or when habits feel hard to shift.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Angela will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that suit the person. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs become clearer.
If you are considering online sessions, check the available session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist when you schedule to find a setup that works for you.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Angela help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, addictions and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include panic, phobias, anger and communication issues.
How would you describe the style of therapy offered?
The style is person-centred and practical, using collaborative conversation and exercises. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing are added when helpful.
What is her professional background?
Angela brings 25 years of professional experience working in therapeutic settings. She aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can speak openly.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can arrange sessions across different locations.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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