As a trauma informed Counsellor, I offer a heartfelt space where you, at your own comfortable pace, feel able to explore difficult memories, feelings, thoughts, behaviours and relationships.
In order to facilitate the process of healing, I draw from such modalities as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Compassion Focused, Solution Focused Approaches, Trauma Informed Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Focusing (Gendlin), Clean Language Inquiry, and Existential psychotherapy.
I was drawn to counselling due to my personal experiences of trauma and various addictions that I have been able to successfully work through. This personal experience has rendered me a sense of confidence that there is an immense healing power in each individual provided we have the ‘necessary conditions’ available.
I believe that the aim of the therapy is to provide you with these ‘necessary conditions’ to enable you to heal the wounds from the past that are still affecting you now.
Here is some of the feedback I have received from my clients:
'I feel like I can accept myself and I feel more positive about the future'
'I feel like I am now kinder to myself'
'No matter what happens, I've always got me'
'I feel more empowered knowing that I can always take a pause and attend to my feelings with compassion'
I feel that true healing happens when we realise our inherent worthiness; when we are able to pause and savour our essential nature of simply being alive just as we are. And this comes with acceptance and self-compassion. As C.Rogers once put it: ''When you accept yourself just as you are, then you can change'
Please, feel free to get in touch and we can look for solutions together that you cannot find on your own.
Training, qualifications & experience
Integrative Counsellor awarded First class degree Level 5.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes Level 1.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental Injury Level 2.
Trained in Embodied Clean Language Coaching.
I have worked with organisations specialising in various addictions ie. Alcohol, Drug and pornography addictions.
I have worked as an NHS Staff Counsellor.
I have an extensive experience in Mental Health Recovery Services, Mental Health Hospitals and Crisis Teams.
I practice yoga, meditation and Qigong on a daily basis. These practices have significantly influenced my own emotional well-being and subsequently informed my approach to counselling.
I am a BACP registered individual member.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #388052
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Edgars Semenovs. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Unparalleled professionalism, has a deep and multi-varied understanding of mental health and different aspects of how to tackle problems no matter how serious.
Written on Mar 30, 2026 after therapy with Edgars for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Although I have only had a few sessions and some messages with Edgar, I am really pleased with how he helps me. The simple things for example, when I’m upset, he doesn’t judge me or tell me I’m wrong, he just supports me, tries to assist me with how I’m feeling in that moment.
His voice and his words are a very calming influence, so thank you Edgar
Written on Mar 14, 2026 after therapy with Edgars for 2 weeks
Edgars has helped me move from difficult situation and place in my life. He's very supportive, understanding, and listens well. Add points I was quite surprised that very tiny things that I said did register with him. This was my first time doing therapy and he made it seem easy and comfortable which was very important for me because this was one of the most stressful things thinking about doing.
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Edgars for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Edgars is the best - thank you for all of your help.
Written on Aug 14, 2025 after therapy with Edgars for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I really always look forward and feel better after every appointment.
Written on Jul 24, 2025 after therapy with Edgars for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Very attentive and caring therapist, has deep knowledge on the matter
Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Edgars for 2 months on issues concerning addictions