Tim McLoughlin, NCPS
Tim McLoughlin is a counsellor with nine years of clinical experience based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Tim
Tim McLoughlin is a counsellor with nine years of clinical experience based in the United Kingdom. He offers a warm, interactive style and aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Tim works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship strain and addiction.
He also supports people dealing with bereavement, chronic illness and career challenges. Tim has worked in independent practice and hospice settings, which informs his approach to grief and serious illness.
Background and approach
He combines elements from several approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms as well as understanding patterns that might be keeping problems going. In a typical session Tim listens closely and helps people name what is happening for them.
Conversations can include looking at thoughts and behaviours, exploring early attachment patterns, and using mindfulness to reduce distress. He avoids stigmatising labels and aims to create a respectful space where people can talk openly. Tim welcomes people facing relationship difficulties, parenting stresses, issues with intimacy, and challenges around self-esteem or anger.
He also has experience supporting clients with neurodevelopmental differences and complex medical or life circumstances. Work with him is tailored to practical goals and the person’s pace. Clients can expect collaborative planning, straightforward feedback, and tools they can use between sessions.
Tim encourages people to take small steps towards change and stays focused on what matters most to each person.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS22-02191 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Tim works with
Everything Tim lists, 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
Approaches Tim lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tim will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences. He adapts the mix of techniques as needs change, checking in regularly about what is and isn’t helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or times with limited bandwidth, live chat can be used for real-time written conversation, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on progress and accessibility.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Tim help with?
Tim helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. He also supports people facing grief, addiction, parenting worries and career changes.
How would you describe Tim's therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive, blending listening with practical exercises. He avoids stigmatising labels and tailors work to each person.
What experience does he bring?
He has nine years of experience working in independent practice and hospice settings, giving him familiarity with bereavement and serious illness.
What credentials and location are listed?
Tim's credential is NCPS and he practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Tim offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; 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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. Schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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