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Tim McLoughlin, NCPS

Tim McLoughlin is a counsellor who brings nine years of experience to his work in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Tim

Tim McLoughlin is a counsellor who brings nine years of experience to his work in the United Kingdom. He uses a warm, interactive style and adapts his approach to each person. Tim aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion as they talk through difficult issues.

He helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief after loss, and problem behaviours such as addictions or compulsions.

Background and approach

Tim has worked in independent practice and hospice settings, so he is familiar with illness, bereavement and end-of-life concerns. Tim blends several approaches to meet individual needs. He draws on cognitive behavioural methods to look at unhelpful thoughts and habits.

He uses client-centred listening to make space for a person’s priorities and experiences. When attachment or past relationships are relevant, he brings attachment-based ideas into the conversation. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with stress and grounding during hard moments.

He also works with psychodynamic themes when understanding patterns from the past helps the present. People come to Tim for a wide range of issues beyond core concerns - for example, parenting strain, intimacy-related questions, LGBT matters, career transitions, chronic illness, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. He aims to build practical plans together and to support gradual change.

If someone is ready to begin, Tim invites them to take a first step and arrange a time to meet and discuss what they want from therapy.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS22-02191	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tim lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Tim names

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How Tim uses therapies online to help you

Tim commonly combines cognitive behavioural therapy and client-centred work in online sessions. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-centred therapy prioritises listening and tailoring the pace to what the person needs, which helps when exploring relationships or grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tim will discuss your goals, preferences and how you respond to different techniques. He treats the process as collaborative and adjusts methods over time to fit your needs rather than sticking to one fixed model.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for a face-to-face feeling and fuller interaction. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection or when typing feels easier than speaking.

These options aim to make it simpler to attend regularly and to match the format to what actually helps you engage and progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Tim help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and grief. Additional areas include addictions, self-esteem, parenting questions and trauma and abuse.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Tim uses a warm, interactive, client-centred style that adapts to each person. He combines practical techniques with careful listening.

How long has he been practising?

He has nine years of experience working in the UK, including independent practice and hospice settings.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He holds NCPS as a listed credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

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

Sessions are offered to international clients and he works with people beyond the UK.

Which session formats are available?

Tim offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.