Elliot Maguire, NCPS

Elliot Maguire is a person-centred counsellor who offers calm, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. He works with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, motivation, anger and intimacy-related concerns, and he also supports people with LGBT matters and relationship or family worries.

Sessions aim to slow things down so clients can make sense of what is happening for them. Elliot focuses on helping people feel more grounded and confident again, and he uses a respectful, non-judgemental style to do that. He works collaboratively so each person’s needs shape the work.

He holds an NCPS credential and has six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. His background includes supporting clients with stress, sleep problems, addictions, grief and coping with life changes, and he also works with people experiencing issues around commitment, attachment and communication.

In practice he draws on person-centred approaches alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-based ways of thinking. He also uses EMDR and hypnotherapy where those approaches fit the client’s goals and preferences. The focus is on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels.

Reaching out can feel difficult, and Elliot aims to make the first steps straightforward. He asks about what matters most to you and then agrees a way forward that feels manageable. Many people start by focusing on one or two immediate problems and build from there.

How different approaches can work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions; it helps people who struggle with trust, closeness or fears of abandonment. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s pace so people can explore feelings and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then practise different behaviours and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens together. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences and suggest approaches most likely to help. The plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.

Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, for example by reducing travel time or allowing quicker check-ins between commitments. Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for continuity of care and for keeping therapy manageable alongside work and family life.