John McGuirk
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07737525872
Features
Availability
I am currently available as of Sept, 2024
About me and my therapy practice
I am fully qualified and accredited as a counsellor/psychotherapist. I am also a fully qualified CBT therapist.
I deliver a therapeutic relationship that is supportive, challenging, and compassionate.
I draw upon practices that have been shown by research and experience to be effective.
I also have specialist experience, training, and professional qualifications in working with children and young people, though I work with all age-ranges over 12 years of age.
I also work as a freelance Clinical Director for a major mental health service in Somerset, as well as a private supervisor for therapists. In the past and currently I have supervised therapists for mental health services, such as Young Somerset, The Sanctuary, Bristol Mind, Off the Record, and St. Peter's Hospice.
I have over 10 years experience in the field.
Please see my website for more information: www.johnbristoltherapy.co.uk
Practice description
I draw upon a vast range of different therapeutic approaches, and tailor these to your needs.
Depending on what you are looking for, we can use formats such as talking therapy, ACT, CBT, visualisations, bodywork, rituals, and/or art to help you explore in a way that works best for you.
See my website for more detail on how I work: www.johnbristoltherapy.co.uk
My first session
I offer a free 15 minute consult to explore what brings you to therapy, how you would like to use your sessions, and what I can offer.
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Jungian, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Couples, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I am currently available as of Oct, 2024
About me and my therapy practice
I am fully qualified and accredited as a counsellor/psychotherapist. I am also a fully qualified CBT therapist.
I deliver a therapeutic relationship that is supportive, challenging, and compassionate.
I draw upon practices that have been shown by research and experience to be effective.
I also have specialist experience, training, and professional qualifications in working with children and young people, though I work with all age-ranges over 12 years of age.
I also work as a freelance Clinical Director for a major mental health service in Somerset, as well as a private supervisor for therapists. In the past and currently I have supervised therapists for mental health services, such as Young Somerset, The Sanctuary, Bristol Mind, Off the Record, and St. Peter's Hospice.
I have over 10 years experience in the field.
Please see my website for more information: www.johnbristoltherapy.co.uk
Practice description
I draw upon a vast range of different therapeutic approaches, and tailor these to your needs.
Depending on what you are looking for, we can use formats such as talking therapy, ACT, CBT, visualisations, bodywork, rituals, and/or art to help you explore in a way that works best for you.
See my website for more detail on how I work: www.johnbristoltherapy.co.uk
My first session
I offer a free 15 minute consult to explore what brings you to therapy, how you would like to use your sessions, and what I can offer.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Disability, Eating disorders, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Leadership coaching, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Jungian, Person centred, Phenomenological, Play therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I am currently available as of September, 2024
About me and my therapy practice
I am fully qualified and accredited as a counsellor/psychotherapist. I am also a fully qualified CBT therapist.
I deliver a therapeutic relationship that is supportive, challenging, and compassionate.
I draw upon practices that have been shown by research and experience to be effective.
I also have specialist experience, training, and professional qualifications in working with children and young people, though I work with all age-ranges over 12 years of age.
I also work as a freelance Clinical Director for a major mental health service in Somerset, as well as a private supervisor for therapists. In the past and currently I have supervised therapists for mental health services, such as Young Somerset, The Sanctuary, Bristol Mind, Off the Record, and St. Peter's Hospice.
I have over 10 years experience in the field.
Please see my website for more information: www.johnbristoltherapy.co.uk
Practice description
I draw upon a vast range of different therapeutic approaches, and tailor these to your needs.
Depending on what you are looking for, we can use formats such as talking therapy, ACT, CBT, visualisations, bodywork, rituals, and/or art to help you explore in a way that works best for you.
See my website for more detail on how I work: www.johnbristoltherapy.co.uk
My first session
I offer a free 15 minute consult to explore what brings you to therapy, how you would like to use your sessions, and what I can offer.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Disability, Eating disorders, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Cognitive analytic therapy, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Jungian, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I am currently available as of September, 2024
About me and my therapy practice
I am fully qualified and accredited as a counsellor/psychotherapist. I am also a fully qualified CBT therapist.
I deliver a therapeutic relationship that is supportive, challenging, and compassionate.
I draw upon practices that have been shown by research and experience to be effective.
I also have specialist experience, training, and professional qualifications in working with children and young people, though I work with all age-ranges over 12 years of age.
I also work as a freelance Clinical Director for a major mental health service in Somerset, as well as a private supervisor for therapists. In the past and currently I have supervised therapists for mental health services, such as Young Somerset, The Sanctuary, Bristol Mind, Off the Record, and St. Peter's Hospice.
I can draw upon a vast range of different therapeutic approaches, and tailor these to your needs.
Depending on what you are looking for, we can use formats such as talking therapy, ACT, CBT, visualisations, bodywork, rituals, and/or art to help you explore in a way that works best for you.
I have over 10 years experience in the field.
Please see my website for more information: www.johnbristoltherapy.co.uk
Practice description
I draw upon a vast range of different therapeutic approaches, and tailor these to your needs.
Depending on what you are looking for, we can use formats such as talking therapy, ACT, CBT, visualisations, bodywork, rituals, and/or art to help you explore in a way that works best for you.
See my website for more detail on how I work: www.johnbristoltherapy.co.uk
My first session
I offer a free 15 minute consult to explore what brings you to therapy, how you would like to use your sessions, and what I can offer.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Disability, Eating disorders, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Jungian, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Features
- Flexible hours available
About me and my therapy practice
I have worked for major mental health services in a variety of roles, including Bristol Mind, St. Peter's Hospice, Young Somerset, Leading Lights, and Off the Record.
I offer a number of discrete and bespoke, half day, full day, and multiple day training sessions, including:
- Vicarious Trauma Training
- Therapeutic Communication Training
- Basic CBT Skills Training
- Therapeutic Use of Creative Media Training
- Workshop Facilitator Training
- Developing Empowering Relationships with Clients
I have many years experience designing, delivering, and training practitioners to deliver mental health workshops, including workshops on general mental health, self-esteem, personality disorders, and self-harm.
I have experience running (leading, supervising, and managing) a counselling service for young people in Bristol, with over 50 practitioners and admin staff. I also have experience as a clinical director in a major mental health service.
I am available to train and teach therapists, and help services design and deliver excellent quality psychotherapy services, including Operation Manuals etc.
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I am currently available as of September, 2024
About me and my therapy practice
I have experienced supervising private therapists as well as therapists working for mental health services.
I have supervised in services such as Off the Record, Young Somerset, Leading Lights, St. Peter's Hospice and Bristol Mind.
I offer supervision for counsellors, psychotherapists, and counselling/psychotherapy supervisors and have over 10 years experience in mental health.
I have experience supervising both 1:2:1 and in groups. Depending on the therapist, I can draw upon a pluralistic approach (humanistic counselling, CBT, ACT, constellations etc.) as well as creative media (eg. art, objects and sandtray) to explore the therapeutic work, with specialist experience working with children and young people, as well as adults.
I supervise trainees, qualified therapists, and supervisors, as well as practitioners outside the therapy field.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Leadership coaching, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Jungian, Person centred, Phenomenological, Play therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited