Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Elliot Maguire

Elliot Maguire, NCPS

Counsellor - Anxiety and relationship concerns

United Kingdom

See online therapy options
Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS23-00225
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Person-centred approach
  • Cognitive behavioural work
  • Hypnotherapy and EMDR

About Elliot

Elliot Maguire is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has six years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, anger, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. He also supports clients facing stress, addictions, sleep problems, ADHD and the difficulties that come with big life changes.

His sessions take a person-centred approach that focuses on how someone experiences things day to day. Elliot listens for patterns in relationships and attachment, and he uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to help shift thought and behaviour cycles. He also draws on EMDR and hypnotherapy where appropriate to address distressing memories and strong emotional reactions.

People can expect straightforward conversations about what is troubling them and clear steps to try between sessions. Elliot aims to help clients notice small changes and build more predictable ways of coping. He pays attention to difficulties around intimacy, body image, control and communication problems.

He has worked with clients on features of avoidant and dependent personality styles, attachment issues and feelings of abandonment. He also has experience supporting people involved with BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture and people managing chronic illness or caregiving stress.

Sessions are conducted in English and Elliot accepts international clients. He uses a subscription model for payment that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.

How attachment work and CBT translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences affect current reactions. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns, talk through relationship fears and practise different responses in everyday life.

Client-centred practice keeps the focus on the person and their experience. In remote sessions this tends to mean straightforward listening, reflecting what you say and helping you decide next steps that feel manageable.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tries small experiments to change behaviour. Those experiments can be planned and reviewed during online meetings, with practical tasks to try between sessions.

Choosing an approach is part of the work. Elliot will discuss options and test what fits, working with you to match methods to your goals and preferences rather than imposing one way of working.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce the need to travel. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity through life changes and give space to practise new habits in real time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elliot help with?

Elliot works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger and relationship difficulties, and he also supports LGBT related concerns and ADHD.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on how you experience things, combined with practical cognitive behavioural techniques to change unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relational issues.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with him?

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

Elliot MaguireNCPS

See online therapy options