- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Practical coping skills
About Vince
Vince McCumisky is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. He also supports those facing major life changes and people dealing with compassion fatigue or addiction. He aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space for anyone ready to take a first step towards feeling better.
Vince works collaboratively with each person to tailor conversations and a plan that suit their needs. He keeps sessions practical and focused on what matters most for day-to-day life. That can mean learning ways to manage worry, building routines that improve sleep and appetite, or talking through relationship and intimacy concerns.
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions while adapting his style to each client. With three years of professional experience he brings a straightforward, calm approach that aims to make therapy accessible. He explains options and helps clients set realistic goals.
Vince also offers support around a wide range of related concerns including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, grief, parenting stress, body image and chronic illness. He pays attention to how life events and health problems affect emotions and functioning.
People can expect practical suggestions, space to process difficult feelings, and a focus on skills they can use between sessions. If you want to explore whether his way of working fits you, follow the site process to start a match and schedule a first conversation.
Vince works collaboratively with each person to tailor conversations and a plan that suit their needs. He keeps sessions practical and focused on what matters most for day-to-day life. That can mean learning ways to manage worry, building routines that improve sleep and appetite, or talking through relationship and intimacy concerns.
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions while adapting his style to each client. With three years of professional experience he brings a straightforward, calm approach that aims to make therapy accessible. He explains options and helps clients set realistic goals.
Vince also offers support around a wide range of related concerns including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, grief, parenting stress, body image and chronic illness. He pays attention to how life events and health problems affect emotions and functioning.
People can expect practical suggestions, space to process difficult feelings, and a focus on skills they can use between sessions. If you want to explore whether his way of working fits you, follow the site process to start a match and schedule a first conversation.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody 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 issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / 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 phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches work online
Vince draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes and emotional processing. One common approach helps people learn ways to manage anxiety and stress through breathing, routine changes and small behavioural steps that reduce overwhelm. Another approach centres on working through painful experiences, allowing people to tell their story and build new perspectives to lessen the impact of past trauma.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Vince will discuss options during early sessions and help decide which approach fits the person's goals, needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and let people meet with a therapist from different locations. Phone sessions may suit a shorter check-in or when lower bandwidth is needed, while video can allow for a more face-to-face style of conversation. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques so they remain practical and relevant when working remotely.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Vince address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and addictions, among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a calm, practical and collaborative approach, tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs and daily life.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has three years of professional work experience in the UK helping clients with mental health and life-change issues.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can be matched to him.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.