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Edward Mcguinness, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Edward Mcguinness is a UK-based counsellor with three years of professional practice. He offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood or anxiety. He uses a respectful, compassionate approach and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.

Edward works with a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction, grief and sleep or eating difficulties. He also helps with career pressures, compassion fatigue, ADHD and the practical strains that come with illness or caregiving.

Background and approach

He tailors conversations to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking alongside space to make sense of painful feelings. Edward draws on approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques to support behaviour change and reduce distress.

He also uses client-centred and emotionally-focused ways of working to build understanding and emotional connection. People who prefer direct, down-to-earth support may find his style helpful. He aims to be sensitive to identity and lifestyle differences, including LGBT matters and alternative sexual cultures.

He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. To begin, Edward asks a few simple questions to understand what matters most to you. From there he co-creates a plan and adjusts it as you go.

The aim is steady, practical progress towards clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.

How his approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match your values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses simple, practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. That method often helps with anxiety, depression and sleep or eating problems. Client-centred therapy puts the person and their experience at the centre of sessions, offering a non-judgemental space to talk and make sense of difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest ways of working to try. Choices can be adjusted over time so the plan stays useful and relevant to what you need.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text messaging depending on what fits your life. Video is helpful for face-to-face style conversation, phone works well if bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, and allow steady progress even when meeting in person is difficult.
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting and many other life challenges listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, compassionate style that combines practical skills with space to process emotions and make clearer decisions.
What background and experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience and has worked with employee assistance programmes and similar services.
What credentials and country is he based in?
He is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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