Aaron McGuinness
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About me
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, issues within family dynamics, your sexuality, gender, race, relationships, issues at work, loneliness and feelings of isolation or whether you are going through a crisis, struggling with longstanding issues, or are looking to gain a better understanding of yourself, I provide a space where you can talk openly free from judgement with an experienced, empathetic and experienced therapist.
It is my view that quite often my clients come in to therapy looking to fix a problem they are struggling with , what I aim to do in the sessions is to help my clients gain some understanding of their feelings, emotions and patterns of behaviour and I believe psychotherapy can help gain that understanding. I believe that psychotherapy is more about understanding and less about diagnosis. Therapy in my view is a co-created space between client and therapist, and it is not a one size fits all approach, each client comes in with their own perspective and life experience and I tailor my work to meet each individual’s needs. I believe past experiences inform our responses and emotions in the present and psychotherapy can help us understand our responses in the present, and possibly help my clients avoid unhelpful and dysfunctional patterns of behaviour and responses to events in their lives. With the view to perhaps leading a more full and present life.
If you are thinking about starting therapy feel free to get in touch via email aaronhayesm@gmail.com or by text 07958 630982. At the start I offer all new clients a free 15 minute initial consultation on the phone.
Training, qualifications & experience
I studied at WPF for four years where I qualified in the Clinical Qualification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Prior to being a psychotherapist, I worked in the creative industries, at both small scale and within corporate structures.
Member organisations
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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