- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- ACT and CBT
About Edward
Edward Mcguinness is a UK-based counsellor with three years of professional experience and BACP membership. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also offers support around addictions, LGBT issues, grief and intimacy-related concerns.
Edward has worked with employee assistance and occupational support schemes, including EAP, SAP and IAP services. He adapts conversation and plans to fit each person's situation rather than applying a single formula. Sessions focus on clear steps and practical skills as well as time to talk about what feels hard.
His approach draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. He uses client-centred principles to keep discussions grounded and direct. That means sessions aim to be straightforward and goal oriented when that is helpful.
Edward often helps people navigate life changes like career shifts, moving away from home, or the pressures of early adulthood. He also supports those facing complex needs such as ADHD, attachment or body image concerns. Work can include building routines, managing difficult feelings, and improving communication in close relationships.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking steps that matter despite tough feelings. It can help with anxiety, lack of motivation and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns in thinking and behaviour and teaches practical tools to change them, which is useful for stress, low mood and sleep difficulties.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Edward will talk with the client about goals and preferences and agree together which approaches to use. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs and priorities evolve.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work and travel. It also lets people choose quieter times, use shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid commuting to a clinic. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and communication to fit how someone wants to work.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses client-centred talking alongside methods like ACT, CBT and DBT to keep conversations practical and direct.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience and experience with EAP, SAP and IAP workplace services.
What are his professional credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the original profile does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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