
Ianto McGuckin MSc (Counselling & Psychotherapy),
PGCert (Clinical Supervision), PNCPS (Accredited)
Hi, I’m Ianto—an old Welsh name pronounced Yan-toh—and my pronouns are he/him. As an English national, I provide counselling services in English only. I believe psychological and emotional wellbeing are just as important as physical health, and I tailor my approach to each individual. Together, we’ll identify how our sessions can best support you. Therapy is a space where you can be completely yourself, feel heard and validated, and safely process your experiences while exploring your needs. I know reaching out can feel daunting, especially when you’re unsure what to expect, but I look forward to working with you. I bring over 17 years in the tech industry combined with extensive clinical experience as an NCPS Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Before moving into therapy full-time, I worked in software engineering, automated testing, and technical leadership, collaborating with developers, product teams, and senior stakeholders. This background helps me understand the challenges of tech culture—high cognitive load, perfectionism, burnout, imposter syndrome, ADHD masking, remote-work isolation, and the pressure to stay ‘relevant’ in a fast-paced field. My integrated, person-centred, evidence-based approach works especially well for analytical thinkers, those who can’t switch off, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by competing demands at work and home.
Get in touch for more details or use the Book Online form. You can call, text, send a WhatsApp message, or email me anytime, and I’ll respond as soon as possible. I also provide clinical supervision for both professionals and students.
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I am a professionally accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and listed on its Accredited Register, which is approved by the Professional Standards Authority. This reflects my commitment to high professional standards, safety, and delivering quality service. I hold enhanced DBS checks and work with some of the UK’s largest Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and health insurers to provide nationwide support. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is important to me, so I regularly attend training days, workshops, and courses. I follow the NCPS Code of Ethics and believe that varied life experiences have shown me the value—and sometimes necessity—of talking. I see psychological and emotional well-being as equally important as physical health, and believe clients need their own space to explore and understand themselves. While I can guide this process, therapy requires the client’s own effort to achieve personal rewards. Finding the right therapist is key before starting the journey of healing. I also provide clinical supervision.
Integrated Approach (e.g. CBT, TA, Psychodynamic and other modalities)
Support That Makes a Difference, underpinned by a Person Centred Approach
A counselling session ... is ...
non-judgemental, active listening
Sometimes we all just need someone to listen, someone who will give us the time and space to heal. A safe place, free from threats, judgment, and criticism.
You matter.


A counselling session ... is ...
relaxed, comfortable, reassuring
A counselling session is relaxed, comfortable, and reassuring. Together, we’ll create a trusting therapeutic relationship at your pace and on your terms, helping you explore your concerns, connect with your feelings, and work through them safely.
A counselling session ... is ...
confidential
Confidentiality is crucial. What’s shared in the counselling room stays there, with a few legal exceptions that will be clearly explained and outlined in the counselling contract. As the Data Protection Officer for IaNTO Counselling, I’m registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and fully comply with GDPR.

"Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us."
- David Richo
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination."
- Carl Rogers

"A failure is not a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying."
- B. F. Skinner
Before you begin ...
When beginning a new therapeutic relationship, take time to choose your counsellor thoughtfully. The connection between client and counsellor plays a big role in how effective the therapy will be. Talk with potential counsellors, consider your goals for therapy, and explore more information before starting your counselling journey.

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