- Years in practice
- 6
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Latvian, Russian
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Edgars
Edgars Semenovs offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief or parenting pressure. He writes simply and directly, inviting clients to move at their own pace. Edgars works to help people recognise their own strengths and find practical ways to cope day to day.
He draws on approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on what is happening now, how the past influences patterns, and small steps that can change daily life.
Background and approach
He uses mindfulness and bodily awareness alongside talking to help people manage strong feelings. Edgars trained as an integrative counsellor and holds a Level 5 First Class degree. He is a BACP member and has six years of practice experience.
His background includes work with addiction services, NHS staff counselling, mental health recovery services, hospitals and crisis teams in the United Kingdom. His own experience of recovery from trauma and addiction informs a compassionate, down-to-earth style. He encourages self-compassion and acceptance as tools for change, and helps clients develop ways to pause and respond rather than react.
Sessions can be in English, Latvian or Russian and are offered online by video, phone, live chat or messaging. He invites people to get in touch, so they can look for practical solutions together and choose the best next steps.
What Edgars works with
Everything Edgars lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Edgars helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- 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
Approaches Edgars lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Practical approaches for online support
Edgars uses Attachment-Based ideas to help people notice patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current feelings. This approach can help with trust, communication and intimacy-related worries. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful cycles.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to see which methods suit their goals, pace and preferences. Together they will try different ways of working and adjust if something does not fit, aiming for realistic steps that can be practised between sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat supports shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options help people access therapy across locations and schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Questions people ask about Edgars
What concerns does Edgars address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and parenting strain, among other issues. He also supports people facing relationship problems, intimacy-related issues and life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Edgars combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and mindfulness. He aims for a respectful, paced approach that balances understanding with actionable steps.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of counselling experience and personal recovery experience that informs his work. His history includes roles in addiction services, NHS staff counselling and mental health recovery teams.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a BACP member and trained to an integrative Level 5 First Class degree. He practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Latvian and Russian. He also accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow flexible ways to check in and work on goals.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Pricing depends on the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The process helps match needs and preferences.
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