Counsellor profile
Edward Mcguinness, BACP
BACP counsellor - relationships and parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- ACT and CBT
About Edward
Edward Mcguinness is a UK-based counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD and other life changes.
Edward uses everyday language in sessions. He listens and helps people talk through what feels most urgent. He adapts conversation and practical steps to the person's situation rather than following a rigid script.
In practice he draws on a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work. That means he may help clients notice unhelpful thinking, try small behaviour changes and focus on values and what matters to them. Sessions are collaborative and paced according to the client’s needs.
Edward has experience with employee assistance programmes and similar workplace support services. He is used to working with people who need short-term focused support as well as those who want a bit more time to address ongoing issues. He welcomes conversations about practical steps for parenting strain, grief, intimacy concerns and coping with change.
People who prefer straightforward talk and clear next steps may find his style useful. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, and uses a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without being guided by them, and to take small steps towards a life that matters to them. It can help with anxiety, stress and making values-based decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical behaviour changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily routine. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and problems with sleep and motivation. Client-Centred therapy places emphasis on straightforward listening and working at the client’s pace to clarify goals and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Edward will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan together based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That means methods can change over time if one way is not helping as hoped.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, for example to schedule a shorter check-in during a lunch break or to avoid travel time. Others prefer sessions that allow for focused skill practice between meetings. Discuss practical arrangements when you book so sessions fit around family and work commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
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What issues does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, parenting pressures and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical style that mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches to suit the person.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.