- CBT based work
- Client-centred approach
- Values focused tools
About Edward
Edward Mcguinness is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those facing motivation problems, addictions and challenges related to work and caring roles.
Edward has worked with employee assistance programmes and similar support services. He adapts conversations to the person in front of him and plans practical steps together. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the person wants to address first.
In session Edward uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioural ideas and client-centred conversation. That means there are moments of skills practice alongside time to talk through feelings and experiences. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values.
People who come to Edward often want help with everyday tasks too, such as sleeping better, managing stress at work, or rebuilding confidence after a relationship ends. He can offer ways to practice new skills between meetings and to track what is changing week by week.
Sessions are conducted in English and Edward accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and he uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the online options button.
How Edward uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small, practical steps towards those values even when anxiety or fear is present. It focuses on action and clarity about priorities rather than trying to remove uncomfortable feelings immediately.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying out different behaviours. It often includes clear exercises to practise between sessions, such as testing feared predictions or building new routines to improve sleep and stress levels.
Edward treats choosing an approach as a collaborative task. He will talk through options with the client and suggest which methods to try first based on the person's goals and what feels manageable. Adjustments are made as progress and feedback come in.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work and caring responsibilities, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practising techniques in day-to-day settings, which can help transfer learning into real life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Edward address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Edward mixes practical skills with reflective conversation, using approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom and experience with employee assistance programmes.
What credentials and location apply?
He is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.