About me...

Hello, and thank you for visiting my page.

 

I want to congratulate you on first seeking out professional help and I hope that you can reach out to me if you feel comfortable doing so. At different points in time, we can find it difficult to navigate the pressures of our lives. That may be down to our family dynamics, relationships, break-ups, professional lives, bereavement, and many other expectations or pressures which lead to feelings of stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Finding the strength to ask for help can be a challenging ordeal takes courage to reach out. 

 

I am Edward McGuinness. I am a UK based mental health counsellor based in Newcastle upon Tyne & Gateshead.  

 

 

As a counsellor my role has allowed me to meet and work with some amazing people who are facing their mental health struggles. I cover a range of topics that cover anxiety, depression, stress management, emotional regulation, bereavement, relationship Issues, academic stress, life milestones, parental pressures, LGBTQ+, and between 2022 and 2025 I have worked for an organisation that dealt with crisis management, self-harm and suicidal ideation. 

 

In my practice I work with adults only (18+). Male and Female. I want to encourage more men to get involved in counselling and help to end the stigma that is associated with mental health. 

 

Counselling sessions are mostly completed using online video and telephone sessions. This allows clients to reach me from outside of my local area. I offer in-person counselling sessions from several counselling rooms. I offer home visit counselling to those who would prefer therapy in the comfort of their own home. 

 

In-person counselling sessions from counselling rooms in Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside.  

Online counselling sessions can be done, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets or WhatsApp. 

Telephone counselling sessions can be done using phone services or WhatsApp.

Home visit counselling sessions can be carried out at your home if you have a private space to proceed. 

Virtual reality counselling sessions can be done in a private online lobby.

 

My Approach to counselling involves providing a safe and trusted environment to talk, without judgement and the ability to tailor counselling sessions to your needs. I believe in everyone having the freedom to make their own choices in life. This includes seeking out therapy, disclosing only what you want to disclose and ending therapy when you want to.

I use an integrative therapy style. This means I utilise techniques from all counselling methods. Person Centred counselling, Psychodynamic counselling, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT. 

 

Everyone is capable of growth and can work to bounce back from any struggles they have faced in life. I like to use psychoeducation, resilience training, develop emotional intelligence, utilise autonomy, compassion, respect and trust to empower you to become the version of you that you are seeking. 

 

My professional background includes

 

5+ years as a vehicle mechanic. I gained knowledge of how different systems and mechanical parts connect and work together to create a desired result. Alternatively used my skills to diagnose why certain parts or functions of the vehicle were not working. This way of thinking can be easily adapted to a counselling environment as I am able make connections that you, the client may not see. 

 

12+ Years in sales and sales training environments. I understand the pressures of corporate life, having to meet Key performance indicators (KPI's). These roles taught me to how to deal with rejection, build resilience, developed communication skills such as: listening, questioning, and conversational skills while working in a target driven environment. As a sales trainer, I developed my presentation skills, developed training materials and implemented strategies to develop growth in others.   

 

3 years Teaching Assistant for young people aged 16 to 25. Developing confidence, communication skills, CV writing, Interview techniques, presentation skills, integration with local services and the community, working towards targets and level 2 & 3 academic certificates.  

 

The above roles have all provided me with specific skills that I have used in the counselling room with different clients. 

 

I like to spend some of my free time in nature. I plan hiking adventures in England, Scotland and Wales where I may wild camp for a few nights. I take my kayak and cycle with me to allow me to get involved in activities while there. I may go hiking and use the time to photograph and video my surroundings. These activities help me to relax and spend time reading. 

 

I am someone who really enjoys my role as a counsellor. I find it inspiring to see people develop and grow beyond their comfort zones, when in a safe and confidential environment. 

You are just a few short steps from seeking the support you need.

Please click on the enquire now tab to get more information or to get a free 30 min assessment of your current situation. 

 

Take care, and thank you for reading about the services I provide. 

Edward McGuinness