Zoe Maguire, BACP

Zoe Maguire is a counsellor who aims to help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to turn. She meets people feeling anxious, low in self-esteem, dealing with relationship strain, grief or major life changes. Zoe uses a calm, curious style so people can talk at their own pace and work out what helps them most.

She trained as an Integrative Relational counsellor and holds BACP accreditation. Zoe has worked in NHS and community settings, which has given her direct experience with a range of everyday difficulties. She draws on different therapeutic ideas rather than relying on a single method.

In sessions she uses warmth and curiosity to support reflection and practical change. Conversations often look at recurring patterns in relationships and feelings, and at small steps someone can try between meetings. Zoe helps people notice what gets in the way and find alternatives that feel doable.

Her approach blends client-centred listening with psychodynamic thinking about past patterns and existential questions about meaning and choice. That mix is useful for concerns such as stress, depression, trauma, parenting strain, caring responsibilities and issues around ageing and geriatric changes.

With three years of practice, Zoe aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. She encourages clients to set clear goals and to review progress together. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How Zoe’s approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers an accepting space where people lead the conversation and decide what matters most. This approach is helpful for building confidence, self-esteem and coping with everyday stress.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and how earlier relationships influence current feelings. It helps people notice habits that cause pain and consider different ways of relating to others and themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Zoe will discuss how these styles fit a person’s needs and adapt the way she works as goals and preferences become clearer. The process is collaborative and aimed at practical progress rather than rigid methods.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know what will suit your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring responsibilities or medical appointments, and it can reduce travel time. Phone sessions may be shorter and easier to fit into a lunch break, while video can allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Check the current options and choose what best fits everyday life.