- Anxiety and stress
- Bereavement support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Tim
Tim McLoughlin is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has nine years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions and parenting concerns, among other issues. Tim also supports people dealing with career change, intimacy problems and the effects of trauma and abuse.
He has worked in private practice and in hospice settings, so he is familiar with end-of-life issues and bereavement. His practice also includes work with people from LGBT communities, and with a range of concerns such as chronic illness, chronic pain and some neurodiverse presentations like autism and Asperger syndrome. Tim lists additional focus areas including attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems and issues around control and dependency.
Tim describes his therapy as interactive and influenced by several established approaches. He uses elements from cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment-based and psychodynamic work, and mindfulness-informed techniques. Sessions involve talking through current problems, looking at patterns that keep them going, and trying small practical steps between meetings.
People who meet him can expect direct conversation about their goals and gentle exploration of past influences on present difficulties. He avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity. Tim works with adults only; if you are under 18, please choose a service for younger people.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule their first appointment. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches you can expect and how they work online
Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationships shape patterns in adult life. Online sessions can look at how those patterns show up in current relationships and what small changes might feel different. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps - noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviours between sessions. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and stress that interfere with study or work.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, symptoms and preferences and then suggest which combination of methods to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as sessions progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days - for example shorter check-ins at lunch, sessions that avoid travel time, or options that reduce the need to be on camera. Registered and accredited professionals often use these practical arrangements to help therapy fit around study, work and other commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, and parenting challenges, among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is interactive and conversational, combining cognitive behavioural, attachment-based, psychodynamic and mindfulness-informed ideas to address current issues and underlying patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in private practice and hospice settings in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders; confirm any time zone or regional considerations when booking.
In what language are sessions delivered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.