Counsellor profile
Tim McLoughlin, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Attachment work
About Tim
Counsellor Tim McLoughlin is a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) with nine years' experience working in UK settings. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions and other life changes. Tim also has experience with intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns and LGBT topics.
Tim has worked in private practice and in hospice settings. He has supported people facing bereavement and those coping with serious illness. He also sees people dealing with career strain, anger and the effects of trauma and abuse.
His way of working is conversational and client-focused. Sessions combine practical thinking about patterns of thought with attention to feelings and past relationships. Mindfulness skills are used when they suit the client, alongside longer-term psychodynamic reflection where helpful.
Many people ask about specific concerns. Tim has worked with issues linked to attachment, abandonment and communication difficulties. He has also supported those with chronic pain or long-term illness, and people exploring non-mainstream sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.
Tim accepts international clients and runs counselling from the United Kingdom. He works in plain language and avoids diagnostic labels when possible. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange an initial session. Tim uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time.
How Tim uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Tim draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is practical and can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with day-to-day problems. He also uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience without judgement. This approach helps people feel heard and to explore what matters to them at their own pace. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tim discusses options with each person and agrees what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. He sees the choice of method as collaborative and open to revision as therapy progresses. If you are considering remote counselling, check which session formats are currently offered before you book. Many people find online sessions fit better with day-to-day life because they save travel time, can allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break and remove the need to attend a building. Tim’s background in hospice and private practice informs his flexible use of techniques for grief, chronic illness and relationship concerns.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, addictions and related concerns such as self-esteem and intimacy.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred conversation with cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and psychodynamic reflection to look at thoughts, feelings and past patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in private practice and hospices in the UK.
What credentials and location apply?
He is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions to people based outside the UK.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with Tim before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use 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.
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