Welcome to Edward McGuinness Counselling

Online Counselling Services accross the UK 

In-Person Counselling Services based in Newcastle upon Tyne / Gateshead

 

Free 30 min initial assessment. Click above.

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What to expect 

 

Step - Make an enqury.

Step 1 - Initial Assessment (30 min FREE consultation).

Step 2 - Problem Formulation / Case conceptualisation

Step 3 - Goals and Objectives

Step 4 - Theraputic Approach and Interventions. 

Step 5 - Progression Monitoring & Review

Step 6 - Risk Management & Safeguarding (If relevant)

Step 7 - Ending and aftercare plan

 

Step 1 - Initial Assessment (30 min FREE consultation).

After you have made contact. I will aim to advise of my availability within 48 hours. I will then confirm by text or email when a good time to call you is. 

The assessment will include a discussion of:

Before writing a plan, counsellors conduct a thorough assessment to understand the client’s situation. This often includes:

  • Presenting issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties).
  • Relevant background (e.g. family, work, medical/mental health history).
  • Current coping strategies and support systems.
  • Risk assessment (e.g. self-harm, suicide risk, safeguarding concerns).
  • Client’s goals and motivation for therapy.

This stage often involves one or two sessions and results in a shared understanding of the issues to address.

 

 

Step 2 - Problem Formulation / Case conceptualisation

Step 3 - Goals and Objectives

Step 4 - Theraputic Approach and Interventions. 

Step 5 - Progression Monitoring & Review

Step 6 - Risk Management & Safeguarding (If relevant)

Step 7 - Ending and aftercare plan