Vince McCumisky, BACP
Vince McCumisky works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and major life changes.
About Vince
Vince McCumisky works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and major life changes. He also supports those coping with compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and work or career pressures.
Vince is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and brings three years of professional experience to his practice. He aims for clear, straightforward conversation in sessions.
Background and approach
Vince listens and helps people put words to what feels confusing or overwhelming. Together he and the client agree a plan that suits the person's goals and situation. He treats each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
Sessions are adapted to the individual's needs. Vince uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical strategies to help manage symptoms and build new ways of coping. He can support exploration of attachment, self-esteem, anger, and identity issues, as well as more complex concerns such as co-morbidity, neurodiversity, and chronic health challenges.
Vince also offers help around specific life experiences including adoption and foster care, abandonment, ageing issues and caregiver stress. He is open to discussing sexual expression and alternative cultures such as BDSM and kink without judgement. His approach is collaborative and focused on small, achievable steps.
People speak plainly about what they want to change and Vince helps turn those concerns into a practical plan. He accepts clients in the United Kingdom and works with international clients in English. Sessions can be arranged to match the client's schedule and needs.
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402479 | August 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Vince lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches and online counselling options
Vince uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and stress through breathing, activity planning and breaking problems into smaller steps. Another approach focuses on exploring how past experiences shape current relationships and feelings, which can help with trauma, attachment and self-esteem concerns.Choosing the right method is a shared process. Vince will talk through the options, ask about your goals and preferences, and try a way of working that fits. If something does not feel helpful he will adjust the plan so sessions stay focused on what you want to achieve.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, writing things out, or fitting support around a busy day. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions and keep progress moving even when life is hectic.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Vince help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus issues like relationship difficulties, grief, addiction and ADHD.
What is his counselling style like?
Vince keeps things straightforward and collaborative. He listens, helps name problems, and works with clients to build a simple plan with practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom helping people with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credential does Vince hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be done in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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