Counsellor profile
Roderic McCann, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and grief support
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic approach
- CBT techniques
- Workplace experience
About Roderic
Counsellor Roderic McCann is BACP registered and has nine years' experience. He offers online counselling across the United Kingdom and uses psychodynamic thinking together with cognitive behavioural tools. Roderic works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strains, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties.
Before training as a counsellor he spent over 20 years in corporate leadership. That background shapes a practical, down-to-earth style. He listens for patterns in how people think and react, and he brings in simple strategies to manage symptoms and daily demands.
Roderic combines longer-term reflection with focused short-term work. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at past experiences that affect current feelings. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to teach coping skills and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Sessions typically involve a mix of talking and practical exercises. He pays attention to concrete problems such as sleep, panic, workplace strain and handling major life changes. He also supports people dealing with grief, end-of-life issues, fatherhood and other family-related pressures.
Roderic works in English. He does not take international clients outside the United Kingdom. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Roderic works with two main approaches. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It uses practical exercises and skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful reactions.Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences and relationships shape current patterns. It helps people make sense of recurring feelings and behaviours, which can be useful for grief, attachment and long-standing relationship issues.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Roderic will discuss goals and options with each person and agree a way forward. That conversation is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.
The practical benefits of online counselling are that sessions can fit more easily into a working day and avoid travel. Before booking, check the current session options listed on the profile to confirm how sessions are run. Many people find remote sessions make it simpler to balance therapy with family and work commitments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends psychodynamic insight with cognitive behavioural tools, combining reflection on past patterns with practical coping strategies.
How long has he practised?
He has nine years of counselling experience and a prior 20 plus years in corporate leadership before retraining.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK use his services?
He does not accept international clients outside the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.