Edward Mcguinness
BACP
Experienced UK counsellor focused on practical change
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- Person-centred approach
- Goal-focused sessions
- Compassionate support
About Edward
Edward Mcguinness is a UK-based counsellor with three years of professional experience. He uses straightforward, person-centred work to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or problems in relationships. He approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and aims to make the first step feel manageable.
He has supported people dealing with trauma, abuse, motivation difficulties, low self-esteem and confidence, and a range of life changes. He also works with issues such as addiction, grief, anger and challenges at work. Edward adapts conversations and plans to the needs of each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
His background includes work with employee assistance programmes, student assistance programmes and international assistance programmes. That experience contributes to a practical style focused on clear goals and steady progress. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual.
Edward draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide his work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. He will explain these in plain terms and choose tools that suit the person seeking help.
People who value direct conversation and a supportive, tailored plan may find his way of working helpful. He encourages anyone thinking about change to take the small steps needed to get started and offers support through that process.
He has supported people dealing with trauma, abuse, motivation difficulties, low self-esteem and confidence, and a range of life changes. He also works with issues such as addiction, grief, anger and challenges at work. Edward adapts conversations and plans to the needs of each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
His background includes work with employee assistance programmes, student assistance programmes and international assistance programmes. That experience contributes to a practical style focused on clear goals and steady progress. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual.
Edward draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide his work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. He will explain these in plain terms and choose tools that suit the person seeking help.
People who value direct conversation and a supportive, tailored plan may find his way of working helpful. He encourages anyone thinking about change to take the small steps needed to get started and offers support through that process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches fit with online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while learning new ways to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, anger and motivation problems.Client-Centred Therapy centres on building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what matters to the client, supporting self-understanding and confidence.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit. Together you can try different tools and adjust the plan as you learn what helps.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule short check-ins around work or family commitments. Others appreciate being able to access counsellors who are not local, making it easier to continue support when life changes.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 407886
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can be discussed in sessions?
Sessions address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, and career matters.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Edward uses a practical, person-centred style. Conversations are tailored to the individual's needs and aim to set clear, achievable goals.
What experience does the counsellor have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience and has worked with employee assistance programmes, student assistance programmes and international assistance programmes.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds BACP registration and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
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Before you start
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