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Vince McCumisky

Vince McCumisky, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - young adult concerns

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Depression and mood
  • Relationship issues

About Vince

Vince McCumisky is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, career questions, and issues related to identity and LGBT matters.

Vince keeps conversations straightforward and respectful. He listens to what matters to each person and adapts sessions to practical goals. Sessions are used to talk through current problems, learn coping strategies, and try out new ways of handling difficult feelings.

His approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on symptoms and day-to-day functioning. He aims to help people reduce anxiety, manage mood shifts, and navigate transitions like leaving home, changing jobs, or relationship upheaval. Practical exercises and real-world tasks are often part of the work.

Vince has supported people with complex histories, including trauma, attachment-related problems, and issues connected to adoption or caregiving. He also addresses physical health impacts such as chronic pain or illness when they affect mental health. His background includes work with a range of concerns across mood, behaviour, and interpersonal stress.

For those new to counselling, Vince asks about current challenges, what has helped before, and the goals for sessions. He uses that information to propose a way forward and checks in regularly to adjust the plan as needed.

Approaches Vince uses and how online work fits

Vince practices using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present symptoms and practical change. One common method emphasises identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing out alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach helps with worry, avoidance, and everyday stressors.

Another approach he may use concentrates on developing skills for emotional regulation and coping after trauma or loss. It involves learning grounding and breathing practices, plus step-by-step plans for managing strong feelings and improving sleep and daily routines.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will ask about your immediate needs, goals, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together you agree a plan and review progress, changing course if something is not helpful.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into study or work schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people who live abroad to work with registered professionals in the UK without a commute.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody 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 issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / 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 phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

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, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD and related concerns.

What is his style of therapy like?

He uses straightforward conversation and practical tasks. Sessions focus on coping strategies, mood management, and clear goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people living in other countries.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How is payment handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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