- Hospice experience
- Grief and bereavement
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Tim
Tim McLoughlin is a counsellor with nine years of experience. He works in the United Kingdom and supports people facing grief, life transitions, relationship strain, anxiety and depression. He also helps those dealing with addiction, chronic illness, career uncertainty and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.
He has worked in private practice and in hospice settings, supporting people after bereavement and those coping with a terminal diagnosis. His style is warm and interactive and he aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on the person rather than a diagnosis.
Tim blends several approaches to suit each person. He uses cognitive behavioural ideas to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour. He draws on client-centred ways of listening so people can explore their own goals and choices.
He also brings psychodynamic perspectives to help people reflect on past patterns that affect current relationships. Mindfulness-informed methods are used to help with stress, anxiety and coping with difficult feelings.
Sessions are shaped around what a person needs at the time. Tim aims to tailor pace and focus so people can work through grief, build coping skills, or clarify next steps in life. He encourages small, practical changes as well as deeper reflection.
He has worked in private practice and in hospice settings, supporting people after bereavement and those coping with a terminal diagnosis. His style is warm and interactive and he aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on the person rather than a diagnosis.
Tim blends several approaches to suit each person. He uses cognitive behavioural ideas to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour. He draws on client-centred ways of listening so people can explore their own goals and choices.
He also brings psychodynamic perspectives to help people reflect on past patterns that affect current relationships. Mindfulness-informed methods are used to help with stress, anxiety and coping with difficult feelings.
Sessions are shaped around what a person needs at the time. Tim aims to tailor pace and focus so people can work through grief, build coping skills, or clarify next steps in life. He encourages small, practical changes as well as deeper reflection.
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
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Tim uses his approaches in online counselling
Tim blends cognitive behavioural ideas with client-centred listening and mindfulness-informed work. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and helps people try out practical changes. Client-centred therapy offers a respectful, non-judgemental space for people to find their own solutions and priorities. Mindfulness-informed methods teach simple ways to recognise and sit with difficult feelings, which can help with anxiety, stress and coping with loss.Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Tim treats it as a collaborative conversation. He will work with each person to identify priorities and then adapt techniques to match those goals and preferences. That means combining short-term practical work with deeper reflection when that suits the person.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm which formats are offered before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help people keep continuity of care if they move or travel, while allowing the counsellor to use the same therapeutic approaches they use in person.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tim help with?
Tim works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem and career concerns, among other challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a warm, interactive style that avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on listening, practical steps and emotional understanding.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of experience working in private practice and in hospice settings, supporting people after bereavement and those with terminal diagnoses.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.