About me
John Maguire MSc. PG Dip. Dip CPC. MBACP (Accred). Specialised in working with clients experiencing violent tendencies/fantasies, sexual trauma recovery, frightening sexual interests, sexual/violent abuse perpetration, pornography issues, powerlessness, intimate partner abuse (perpetrators and/or survivors)
I work with a wide range of issues that men face on a daily basis e.g. low mood, anger, relationship issues etc. I'm also highly specialised in working with men wrestling with issues including violent tendencies/fantasies, sexual trauma recovery, worrying or frightening sexual interests, sexual/violent abuse perpetration, pornography issues, powerlessness, intimate partner abuse (perpetrators and/or survivors). Sessions cost £70.00 however some limited lower cost sessions are available; Please note that due to difficulties in collecting fees from clients via bank transfer, from January 2026, all sessions must be paid in cash.
I try to make counselling as affordable as possible for those on the lowest incomes and can be flexible around number or length of sessions to limit the financial impact. I am currently offering a limited number of 30 minute sessions (following a 50 minute introduction) to make therapy more accessible to those on the lowest incomes. Mens' therapy groups and mixed sex groups are available. Groups for those suffering with porn addiction or other sexual issues can be arranged.
I have previously provided Counselling, Psychotherapy & Clinical Supervision with Mankind UK, Sussex & Surrey Probation Service, Brighton University and Brighton & Hove Council as well as in my private practice. My practice is based in the Newington Area on Minto Street.
My approach is strongly informed by Psychodynamic and Person Centred theory however I believe that successful therapy is underpinned by developing a unique relationship model with each client in which the can grow into a more powerful and authentic version of themselves.
I also taught Counselling at Brighton University, Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College. This enables me to bring psycho-education to my approach to help clients understand the 'why' behind behaviours as well as the 'what'.
People come to therapy with goals and I keep focussed on those goals to help the clients get the growth they want. I invite clients to stay active in their growth and often encourage them to undertake tasks and exercises outwith therapy sessions however, the final word is always with the client.
Please email to discuss an initial assessment.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a counsellor, psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and trainer. I work from my own practice in South Central Edinburgh - Minto Street, specialising in working therapeutically with men
I am both Registered and Accredited by the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy) and I work within their ethical framework.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Clinical & Pastoral Counselling (2007)
- Post Grad Diploma in Counselling (2009)
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision (2012)
- Certificate in Groupwork (2014)
- MSc Counselling (2015)
- Post Grad Certificate in Academic Practice (Higher Education) (2021)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Worrying, dangerous or frightening sexual behaviour or interests. Violent or aggressive behaviours. Social Isolation, Childhood Bullying experiences. Chronic shame and/or guilt.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
A number of lower cost sessions are available for those on lower incomes, students etc. I am also piloting offering a limited number of shorter sessions (30 mins) to make sessions more affordable. Due to difficulties in collecting payments from clients in the past year, from January 2026, all sessions must be paid in cash unless they are online sessions or being paid by an external body e.g. an employer. Receipts are available for all payments. I do not work directly with any insurance companies and I do not receive payments or commissions from other organisations for any onward referrals.
Further information
I have extensive training and experience in working with men confronting issues with sex, sexual abuse, post traumatic stress, worrying or dangerous sexual interests/behaviours (including online behaviours), relationship issues (including working with perpetrators and/or sufferers of domestic violence), gender transition and identification issues, sex/pornography addiction and also self esteem and confidence issues.
