Dr. Michael McArdle

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Psychotherapy, Counselling, Psychoanalysis Addiction, Education

About me and my practice

When facing problems and difficulties, it can be very useful to talk to someone outside your circle of friends, family, and colleagues. Usually, people seek help from a trained and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy & Psychotherapy provides you with a safe space to examine your issues, create goals and targets, and teach you the tools to effectively achieve these goals.

MY AIM AS A PSYCHOTHERAPIST:

My aim as a psychotherapist is simple but deeply rooted: to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and supported—exactly as you are.

I believe therapy is not about fixing you, because you're not broken. It’s about helping you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and navigate life with more clarity and resilience. Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, or relationship difficulties, my role is to walk alongside you—not to lead, but to support your own process of discovery and healing.

Every person’s story is unique, and so is their path to growth. I tailor my approach to meet you where you are, drawing from evidence-based methods while always keeping compassion at the core of our work.

Ultimately, my goal is to help you feel more empowered in your own life—more connected, more aware, and more in control of your own narrative.

WHY I WORK IN THIS FIELD:

My work as a psychotherapist is not just a profession—it’s personal! It’s grounded in extensive lived life experience.

I come to this field not only with training and qualifications, but with the deep understanding that comes from surviving a life shaped by trauma. I have lived through childhood neglect, emotional and physical abuse, poverty, and the kind of trauma that leaves lasting imprints on both body and mind. In my adult life, I faced addiction, domestic violence, coercive control, and the silent struggles that so often accompany them. These are not just words to me—they are chapters of my own story. And it is this lived life experience that has become the driving force behind the work I do today.

I know what it feels like to be unheard, misunderstood, and judged. I also know what it takes to rebuild, to heal, and to find meaning on the other side of pain. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and connection.

I don’t just work from textbooks—I work from the heart, and from having walked the road myself. Lived life experience is not something that can be taught. It shapes how I listen, how I understand, and how I support those who sit across from me. It allows me to meet people exactly where they are—with no judgment, only respect for their courage.

I work in this field because I know change is possible. I’ve lived it. And I am deeply committed to helping others find hope, healing, and a renewed sense of self—just as I did

Outline of offer

I WORK WITH:

Abuse, ADD/ADHD, Addiction(s), AIDS/HIV, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bereavement, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Cancer, Coercive Control, Cultural Issues, Dementia, Depression, Disability, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, General Counselling, Health Related Issues, Identity Problems, Infertility, Life Coaching, Loss, Mens Issues, Mental Health Issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, OCD, Personal Development, Post-Traumatic Stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self Esteem / Confidence, Self Harm, Sex Related Issues, Sexual Orientation, Spirituality, Stress, Transgender / Gender Variance, Trauma, Womens Issues, Work Related Issues

Experience

MY QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD Researcher, M.Phil Psychoanalytic Studies, MA Addiction Studies, BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy, BSc (Hons) General Nursing, Professional Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Professional Certificate & Diploma in CBT, Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD, Special Purpose Award (Training & Development), Professional Certificate in Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse.

ACCREDITATIONS & REGISTRATIONS:

MIACP, MBACP, MAPCP, MNAPCP, MACC, APAPM, P.s.S.I