- Tailored conversations
- Practical steps
- Compassionate listening
About Edward
Edward Mcguinness is a UK-based counsellor with three years of professional practice. He works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship problems. He aims to offer respectful, sensitive support and to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
He has helped clients with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, motivation, and addiction concerns. He has also worked with employee assistance and similar support programmes. This experience has shaped a practical approach to day-to-day challenges.
In sessions he focuses on creating a calm space for people to talk through what is happening now. He listens for what matters most and then helps people set small, realistic steps forward. The emphasis is on doable changes rather than complex theory.
Edward uses a mix of approaches such as acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive techniques, and client-centred listening to respond to different problems. He adapts the pace and tools to match each person’s goals and comfort level.
People who choose him can expect straightforward, compassionate conversations about coping with life changes, grief, parenting pressures, chronic health concerns and issues linked to identity and intimacy. He presents therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day coping.
He has helped clients with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, motivation, and addiction concerns. He has also worked with employee assistance and similar support programmes. This experience has shaped a practical approach to day-to-day challenges.
In sessions he focuses on creating a calm space for people to talk through what is happening now. He listens for what matters most and then helps people set small, realistic steps forward. The emphasis is on doable changes rather than complex theory.
Edward uses a mix of approaches such as acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive techniques, and client-centred listening to respond to different problems. He adapts the pace and tools to match each person’s goals and comfort level.
People who choose him can expect straightforward, compassionate conversations about coping with life changes, grief, parenting pressures, chronic health concerns and issues linked to identity and intimacy. He presents therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day coping.
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
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Edward uses talking therapies online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that matter. It can help people who are stuck with worry, low mood or life changes to reconnect with what they care about and try small, value-led steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and managing day-to-day stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Edward will talk with each person about their goals and try different ways of working together. He aims to pick tools that fit the person’s needs and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress or new issues emerge. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all fix.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as session formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. It can also help when quieter surroundings are needed or when someone prefers not to use video. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote conversations to offer the same kinds of practical coping techniques and reflective dialogue they use in person.
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, plus trauma, addiction and self-esteem difficulties. He also supports people facing grief, parenting strain and health-related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and person-centred with straightforward dialogue. He listens, helps clarify goals and suggests small steps people can try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of professional counselling experience and has worked with employee assistance programmes and allied services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds BACP as a listed credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with clients outside the UK?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.