Edward Tuckwell, BACP

Edward Tuckwell is a counsellor who centres his work on person-centred practice. He aims to create a calm space where people who feel anxious, low, stuck or overwhelmed can talk without pressure to have everything figured out. Edward uses this listening approach as the base of sessions while drawing on other methods when they suit a person’s needs.

He commonly supports people dealing with anxiety, depression or low mood, relationship difficulties and feeling disconnected from themselves. He also helps with building confidence, changing unhelpful thinking habits and developing practical tools for day-to-day life. Thoughts and everyday habits are a clear focus within his work, especially when they influence mood and behaviour.

Edward blends looking at past experiences with planning for the future. Sessions often involve exploring where someone wants to get to, setting meaningful goals and practising small skills to make change more manageable. He aims for straightforward, usable steps rather than abstract theory.

He has four years of experience and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has volunteered as a counsellor for the NHS and local charities in Devon, and runs a private practice in Barnstaple for in-person sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and he also works with international clients. To begin, people use the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and feelings in close relationships. It can help people understand patterns of closeness, trust and separation that still affect them now. Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard; the counsellor follows the person’s experience and helps build insight and self-acceptance through attentive listening. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and daily habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Edward will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and pick methods that fit you. That is a collaborative process, and adjustments can be made as understanding grows.

Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing appointments around work and family commitments. It can also suit shorter check-ins or situations where a quieter setting or less visual contact is helpful. The profile mentions online counselling alongside in-person work, so confirm which session options are currently offered before booking so they match your day-to-day needs.