Meet Your Professional Counsellor at Time2Talk

Hi, I'm Mervyn, your dedicated counsellor and clinical supervisor at Time2Talk Counselling Services. With over two decades of therapeutic experience, I bring a unique blend of technical precision and compassionate care to my practice.

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Professional Journey & Expertise

I have a background in computer engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance. I then trained in counselling through Ulster University, Queen's University, Relate, FASA, and Barnardos, helping me find and secure my place within the counselling profession.  

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Time2Talk's Evolution

Since establishing Time2Talk in 2004, I've developed extensive experience across various therapeutic settings:

• School counselling services

• Clinical management of Lifeline (Northern Ireland's Suicide Prevention service)

• Addiction support services

• Family and child intervention programmes

• Trauma-focused therapy services

• ASD & Autism Support

• Couples & Relationship Counselling

• Personal Development & Wellbeing advocate

• Safeguarding champion

All of which have helped me gain a wide range of skills and experience over the years. 

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In 2024, Time2Talk was relaunched, taking it full-time and expanding the service to include Clinical Supervision, Child Therapy, Online Therapy, Trauma/EMDR, Couples & Relationship Counselling, and Family Counselling, with Systemic practice across a wider catchment area to help support people across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and beyond. 

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In 2025, my book Summoning Your Inner Cheerleader was published, marking a milestone in my mission to make emotional well-being accessible, practical, and genuinely uplifting. Since its release, it has reached readers worldwide offering a gentler, more empowering way to understand themselves and build resilience. Through its blend of positive psychology, compassionate guidance, and everyday strategies, the book has helped individuals lift their mood, strengthen their confidence, and reconnect with their own inner source of encouragement. It continues to inspire readers to show up for themselves with warmth, courage, and a renewed sense of possibility.

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Time2Talk uses technology to give clients more choice and flexibility.  With the ever-increasing demand for online supervision and counselling, Time2Talk is well-positioned to offer a convenient, professional, and affordable service.