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- Practical and respectful
- Workplace experience
- Collaborative approach
About Edward
Edward Mcguinness is a UK-based counsellor with three years of professional experience. He has worked with people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. Edward aims to meet each person where they are and to offer practical, respectful support as they take steps towards change.
He has experience supporting clients through workplace-linked services such as EAP, SAP, and IAP. That background means he is used to short-term, focused work as well as longer conversations when people need them. Sessions are shaped around what the individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Edward uses a range of talking approaches in his practice. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviours. Client-Centred work keeps the person’s experience at the heart of the work.
In the room he aims to be calm and straightforward. He will listen, reflect back what he hears, and work with the person to set clear, manageable goals. People can expect a mix of practical exercises and open conversation during sessions.
Edward welcomes people from different backgrounds, including those in the LGBT community and those managing chronic health or caregiving strains. He asks that clients check current session options before booking so arrangements can be confirmed.
He has experience supporting clients through workplace-linked services such as EAP, SAP, and IAP. That background means he is used to short-term, focused work as well as longer conversations when people need them. Sessions are shaped around what the individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Edward uses a range of talking approaches in his practice. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviours. Client-Centred work keeps the person’s experience at the heart of the work.
In the room he aims to be calm and straightforward. He will listen, reflect back what he hears, and work with the person to set clear, manageable goals. People can expect a mix of practical exercises and open conversation during sessions.
Edward welcomes people from different backgrounds, including those in the LGBT community and those managing chronic health or caregiving strains. He asks that clients check current session options before booking so arrangements can be confirmed.
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How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, motivation and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviours to shift mood and functioning; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s experience, offering empathetic listening and reflection to build understanding and confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt methods over time. Together they decide which techniques to try and how sessions will be structured to meet practical needs.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also lets people use shorter or longer appointments when needed, and can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors like Edward, can help clients test what works and adjust the plan as they go.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody 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 issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / 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 phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Edward help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and many other challenges listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines practical exercises with open conversation and a client-centred tone. Sessions aim to be straightforward and tailored to individual needs.
What is his background and experience?
He is a UK counsellor with three years of professional experience and has worked with employee assistance programmes and similar services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.