Edgars Semenovs, BACP

Edgars Semenovs is a trauma-informed counsellor who creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult memories, emotions, thoughts, behaviours and relationships at their own pace. He combines personal experience of working through trauma and addictions with professional training to offer practical and compassionate support for recovery and growth.

Drawing on a broad integrative skill set, Edgars uses Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Compassion Focused methods, Solution Focused techniques, Trauma-Informed Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Focusing (Gendlin), Clean Language Inquiry and Existential psychotherapy to meet each person where they are. His approach is grounded in the conviction that healing happens when the right conditions are in place - presence, acceptance and self-compassion - and he aims to help clients discover those conditions for themselves.

Clients working with Edgars commonly report increased self-acceptance, greater kindness toward themselves and a renewed sense of agency when dealing with difficult feelings. He describes therapeutic change as arising from recognizing inherent worth and learning how to pause and respond with compassion rather than habit.

Edgars holds an Integrative Counsellor qualification awarded with a first class Level 5 degree, has completed Sensorimotor Psychotherapy training at Levels 1 and 2, and is trained in Embodied Clean Language Coaching. He has experience with organisations specialising in alcohol, drug and pornography addictions, has worked as an NHS staff counsellor, and has extensive experience in mental health recovery services, hospitals and crisis teams. His daily personal practice of yoga, meditation and qigong informs his clinical work. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Edgars integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in an online setting. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and helps people understand how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses, which can be especially useful for relationship, abandonment and intimacy-related issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing empathic, nonjudgmental listening so clients can explore their own values and choices and build self-acceptance, helpful for depression, self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns with practical strategies, making it effective for anxiety, stress, addictions and mood difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Edgars works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the work as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure the therapy feels relevant and usable.

Online therapy with Edgars offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - so people can access support from home or while travelling, fit sessions around work and family life, and maintain continuity when schedules change. These options make it easier to start and sustain the work of therapy with a registered professional who can tailor the approach to each client.