Edward Mcguinness, BACP
Supportive UK counsellor for change
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 407886
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- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping skills
- Values based work
About Edward
Edward Mcguinness is a UK-based counsellor with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. He also supports those dealing with trauma, self-esteem and motivation problems. Edward aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space for people ready to make changes.
Edward has worked with employee assistance programmes and similar support services. He adapts conversations and therapy plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and building coping skills that can be used day to day.
He draws on several well-known approaches, including acceptance and commitment methods, cognitive work to change unhelpful thinking, and client-centred listening. These approaches shape how he helps people manage feelings and make choices aligned with their values.
Edward also supports people with a wide range of concerns such as addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD and carer stress. He includes longer term life transitions and ageing and geriatric issues among his focus areas. Conversations often look at problem-solving, emotional regulation and practical strategies adapted to the person.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each individual. Edward emphasises clear goals and regular review so people can see small steps forward. He hopes to empower clients to build routines and skills that sustain change beyond therapy.
Edward has worked with employee assistance programmes and similar support services. He adapts conversations and therapy plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and building coping skills that can be used day to day.
He draws on several well-known approaches, including acceptance and commitment methods, cognitive work to change unhelpful thinking, and client-centred listening. These approaches shape how he helps people manage feelings and make choices aligned with their values.
Edward also supports people with a wide range of concerns such as addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD and carer stress. He includes longer term life transitions and ageing and geriatric issues among his focus areas. Conversations often look at problem-solving, emotional regulation and practical strategies adapted to the person.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each individual. Edward emphasises clear goals and regular review so people can see small steps forward. He hopes to empower clients to build routines and skills that sustain change beyond therapy.
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
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice tough thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that matter to them. It is often used when someone wants clearer direction or to live more in line with their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical exercises. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and stress because it gives concrete strategies to try between sessions. Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on being heard and understood; the counsellor follows the person's lead and offers empathic reflection to help people clarify their own goals.Choosing which approach to use is a shared process. Edward will discuss needs, goals and preferences with each person and suggest methods to try. He often blends elements from different approaches so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people access support from another region or country when that suits them. The therapist and client will agree practical arrangements together at the start so sessions fit into everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, plus trauma, self-esteem and motivation. His scope also includes issues such as addictions, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD and ageing and geriatric issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Conversations are collaborative and practical. He uses listening, goal-setting and skills practice to help people manage feelings and make clearer choices.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional counselling experience and has worked with employee assistance and similar support services.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as the listed credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients according to the profile details provided.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.