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Tim McLoughlin

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Tim McLoughlin, NCPS

United Kingdom

Counsellor - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsNCPS
  • RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS22-02191
  • Experience9 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationUnited Kingdom

About

  • Cognitive-behavioural tools
  • Attachment focus
  • Mindfulness practice

About Tim

Tim McLoughlin NCPS is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem problems, addictions and anger. Sessions also address intimacy-related issues, parenting and career concerns.

He has worked in private practice and in hospice settings. That background means he is used to talking with people facing illness, bereavement and major life changes. He has also supported people with OCD and addiction concerns.

Tim describes his style as interactive and respectful. He mixes cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, client-centred and mindfulness approaches. In practice this means practical strategies are offered alongside time to reflect on patterns and past relationships.

When anger is an issue he helps people notice triggers and learn different ways to respond. Conversations cover thoughts, body reactions and relational patterns. Work can include short-term skills and longer discussions about underlying causes.

He also helps with attachment and communication problems, control and commitment issues, and complex situations such as chronic illness or neurodivergence. Tim accepts international clients and holds the NCPS credential. To begin, use the site matching tool to choose online therapy options and schedule an initial session.

How sessions work

Approaches that guide online sessions

Tim blends cognitive-behavioural work with attachment-informed and client-centred ideas. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviours to reduce stress and anger. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people rewrite those patterns. Client-centred therapy puts the person’s own goals and experiences at the centre, offering space to talk things through while the therapist reflects what emerges.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Tim will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative - it can change as people try different ways of working and see what helps in day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it possible to see a therapist if you live in a different country from the practitioner.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, addictions, anger and related concerns.

How would he approach anger in sessions?

He uses a mix of cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness and psychodynamic reflection to identify triggers and alternative responses.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of experience working in private practice and in hospice settings.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current online session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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