BACP

Edward Mcguinness , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Edward

Edward Mcguinness is a UK-based qualified counsellor with three years of professional experience and BACP accreditation (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). He has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation and confidence concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Edward has experience working with EAP, SAP, and IAP services and brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to each conversation.

He individualises dialogue and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique circumstances and goals, focusing on practical steps that help clients move toward greater wellbeing. Edward recognises the courage it takes to seek change and positions his role as one of support and empowerment throughout that process. Clients can expect collaborative care aimed at identifying priorities, building resilience, and creating sustainable strategies for coping and growth.

Approaches and Online Therapy - ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Care

Edward Mcguinness draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be helpful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist provides empathy and support while clients lead the pace and focus of therapy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Edward works with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the style and techniques as the work progresses in a collaborative way.

Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support across distances. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care when travel or relocation is a factor, and make it possible to use the therapeutic approaches above in ways that suit each person’s routine and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Edward Mcguinness have?

Edward Mcguinness has three years of professional experience as a counsellor.

Is Edward Mcguinness a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds BACP accreditation (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

In which languages does Edward Mcguinness provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Edward Mcguinness located?

He is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Edward Mcguinness as my therapist?

You can work with Edward Mcguinness through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Edward Mcguinness work with international clients?

Yes, Edward Mcguinness works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Edward Mcguinness cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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