Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or exhausted from carrying everything alone?

Online and telephone counselling for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm and burnout.

You don't have to manage everything on your own. I offer a warm, confidential space where we can make sense of what's happening and help you feel calmer, more balanced and more in control.

Book a free 15-minute introductory call Call: 07401 194372 Email: rmcq@hotmail.com

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Welcome to McQuirke Counselling

"Perhaps you've been keeping everything together for everyone else, while quietly struggling yourself."

You may be:

  • Feeling exhausted, even after resting

  • Struggling to switch off from work or responsibilities

  • Constantly worrying or overthinking

  • Feeling irritable, tearful or emotionally drained

  • Finding it difficult to concentrate or make decisions

  • Experiencing racing thoughts or trouble sleeping

  • Feeling under pressure to keep going despite feeling depleted

  • Losing enjoyment in things you once valued

  • Feeling guilty for not coping as well as you think you should

  • Wondering why everything suddenly feels so overwhelming

If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone. Many people experiencing anxiety, stress and burnout spend months or even years trying to manage on their own before reaching out for support. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to explore what's happening, understand why you're feeling this way, and develop healthier ways of coping.

At McQuirke Counselling, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, we can explore what is troubling you, gain a deeper understanding of your challenges, and work towards positive change at a pace that feels right for you.

How I Can Help

I specialise in supporting adults experiencing:

  • Stress and overwhelm

  • Anxiety and excessive worry

  • Panic attacks

  • Burnout and work-related stress

  • Low self-esteem and confidence issues

  • Life transitions and personal challenges

I also work with a wide range of emotional and personal difficulties, offering support tailored to your individual needs.

Online and Telephone Counselling

Counselling sessions are available via Zoom or telephone, providing you with flexible access to support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

About Me

I am an experienced counsellor who has supported individuals facing a wide range of emotional and personal challenges. Alongside my counselling work, I have spent many years working within the construction industry and other demanding commercial environments, giving me first-hand experience of the pressures associated with high-responsibility roles, workplace stress, organisational change, tight deadlines, and balancing professional and personal commitments.

Alongside my private counselling practice, I am also the founder of Secure Cortex, a workplace mental wellbeing company that supports businesses, care homes, and organisations in creating healthier, more resilient workplaces. This work allows me to combine my counselling experience with practical wellbeing strategies that help individuals and organisations improve wellbeing, resilience, and performance.

This background enables me to understand the realities of working in high-pressure environments and the impact these pressures can have on mental wellbeing. I work effectively with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, low confidence, feelings of overwhelm, and difficulties navigating life transitions. I recognise that life can become particularly challenging when work demands, family responsibilities, and personal expectations begin to accumulate.

My experience also allows me to connect with individuals who may find it difficult to talk openly about their emotions, particularly those who have spent years coping alone or placing the needs of others before their own.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I believe that every person deserves a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported. Together, we can explore the issues affecting your wellbeing, develop greater self-awareness, and work towards meaningful and lasting change.

Taking the First Step

Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but it is often the first step towards feeling better. If you're considering counselling and would like to find out more, I offer a free initial telephone consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions you may have.

Fees

Individual counselling sessions (50 minutes): £65

A free 15-minute introductory call is available to discuss your needs and answer any questions.

Get in Touch

If you would like to arrange an appointment or learn more about how counselling may help you, I would be pleased to hear from you.

McQuirke Counselling

Support • Understanding • Growth