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Vince McCumisky

Vince McCumisky, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Anger and Stress

  • Stress management
  • Anger concerns
  • Practical tools

About Vince

Vince McCumisky is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions, including anger-related concerns.

He offers direct, practical conversations about what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and practising ways to respond differently when tension rises. Vince aims to help people reduce the impact of anger on close relationships and at work by breaking situations down into manageable steps.

His style is person-focused and goal-oriented. He listens for what matters most to each person and adapts the conversation so it feels useful in everyday life. This can include working on sleep, eating, or routines that make stress worse.

Vince has supported people with a wide range of concerns beyond anger, such as grief, addiction, ADHD, intimacy issues, and caregiver stress. He also recognises concerns linked to adoption, attachment, and body image and will bring those into sessions when relevant.

Work begins with a short assessment to map priorities and agree next steps. Treatment plans are reviewed as progress is made, and practical tools are offered for use between sessions. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.

Approaches for managing anger and related concerns

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach teaches how thoughts, feelings and actions link together; by noticing and testing these links, people can reduce heat-of-the-moment reactions and choose different responses.

Another useful method involves learning specific coping skills such as breathing, grounding and step-by-step behavioural experiments. These skills help lower physiological arousal and give space to respond rather than react, which can be useful for workplace stress, relationship tension and general frustration.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. That way the work stays relevant to daily life and to what the client hopes to change.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, while still focusing on practical tools and progress.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he help with?

He works with people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel ongoing resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or live with someone else’s anger.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a person-focused, goal-oriented style that aims to identify triggers and develop practical coping strategies for everyday life.

What experience does he bring?

He has three years of professional work experience supporting people across stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life changes.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients access sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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