Tim McLoughlin

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and bereavement
• CBT and mindfulness

About Tim

Tim McLoughlin works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and other life pressures using a mix of talking therapies that include cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness, attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas. He is registered with NCPS and has nine years' experience in the UK.

He has worked in private practice and in hospice settings, bringing experience with depression, anxiety, addiction and obsessive-compulsive concerns. He has supported people facing recent bereavement and those given a terminal illness diagnosis. He also works with issues around intimacy, parenting, career change and LGBT-related concerns.

Tim describes his style as interactive and human-centred, focusing on respectful, non-stigmatising conversations. Sessions usually involve talking through current problems, noticing patterns from the past, and trying practical steps to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside cognitive-behavioural tools to build coping skills.

He also pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that affect how people connect with others. This can help with abandonment, commitment and communication problems that repeat across relationships. Work on these areas may include looking at early experiences and how they shape present behaviour.

Tim’s background in hospice work informs his support for people dealing with loss, chronic illness and ageing concerns. He also has experience with a range of personality and neurodiversity-related issues, including autism and avoidant or dependent personality patterns. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on the issues the client brings.

To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. Tim accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

How Tim uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Tim often draws on cognitive-behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test small changes in behaviour; this can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with stress. He also uses mindfulness techniques to develop moment-to-moment awareness and stress reduction skills, which many people find useful alongside other work.

Attachment-based ideas are used to explore patterns in relationships and how earlier experiences shape current responses. This can be helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and communication problems. The therapist will discuss which approaches to prioritise and will work collaboratively to find the best fit for the client's goals and preferences.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, arrange sessions across time zones, or choose less visually intensive options if that suits the client's needs.

Topics Tim lists

• Stress and 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 and 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 addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Traumatic brain injury
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Tim

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He works with anxiety, depression and related stress issues using talking therapies and practical coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He combines cognitive-behavioural, client-centred, attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas with mindfulness-informed work.

How long has he been practising?

He has nine years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered and where does he practise?

He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients; confirm any time-zone arrangements when you book.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with him?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.