Elliot Maguire , NCPS

Elliot Maguire is a United Kingdom based therapist who supports people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. He works with those facing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, problems with motivation or anger, and moments of uncertainty about identity or direction. His sessions are designed as a place to slow down, make sense of difficult feelings, and rebuild a sense of groundedness and confidence.

He practises from a person-centred perspective and is also trained in hypnotherapy, bringing a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental stance to his work. Elliot holds the NCPS credential - a professional counselling and psychotherapy qualification - and has six years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, motivation and confidence concerns, anger, and LGBT related issues.

Elliot emphasises meeting each person exactly where they are, offering sensitivity and compassion while helping clients explore their needs and priorities. He aims to create a calm therapeutic space where individuals feel heard and supported as they work toward increased self-understanding, coping, and connection in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the main route to change. It involves a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead, helping people clarify their feelings and values and build self-trust. This approach can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to explore thoughts, habits, and emotional patterns. In practical terms it can assist with motivation, stress management, sleep difficulties, and breaking unhelpful routines by working with the client’s own resources and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and learn practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and coping under stress. It emphasises clear goals and collaborative exercises that can be worked on between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Elliot works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals when appropriate to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to access support from different locations. These options support ongoing engagement and make it simpler to try approaches such as client-centred work, hypnotherapy, or CBT in ways that suit each client’s routine.