- CBT techniques
- ACT principles
- Blended family issues
About Edward
Edward Mcguinness is a UK-based counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years of professional experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. He also lists a range of other focus areas including blended family issues and ADHD.
Edward frames sessions as a practical conversation about the problems that matter right now. He will listen to what is most pressing and help people build simple, doable plans to manage symptoms and make small changes. Sessions use straightforward language rather than clinical jargon.
His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviour. He also draws on client-centred principles to keep the work grounded in each person's values and priorities.
Edward has supported people coming through workplace assistance programmes and similar employee support services. That experience has shaped how he structures short-term work and focused check-ins for people balancing work, family and other commitments. He aims to make sessions fit into busy lives with clear next steps after each meeting.
People interested in starting are invited to follow the site's booking flow and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Edward commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and replacing them with more helpful ones; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then taking actions that match what matters most to the person.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your goals, try methods that suit those aims, and adjust the approach as you go. The emphasis is on collaboration so the plan reflects your needs and preferences.
The biography does not specify which online formats are available, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when full-length sessions are harder to schedule. Some approaches can be adapted to shorter or more frequent sessions if that helps manage a particular issue or fits around work and family commitments.
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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, depression, relationship concerns and a wide range of related issues, including blended family issues and ADHD.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using clear language and goal-focused work rather than clinical jargon.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.