Hi, I am Dominic McCabe, though most people call me Dom. My path into psychotherapy began with my own healing. After facing trauma and life’s challenges, therapy helped me find strength, self-acceptance and the belief that change was possible. That experience shaped not only who I am, but why I do this work. I know what it is like to feel lost and to wonder if life will ever feel lighter. My passion is to walk alongside people as they rediscover hope, meaning and resilience in their own lives.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in construction. I swapped hard hats and steel boots for a role that felt closer to my heart: helping people make sense of themselves and their experiences. I bring that down-to-earth honesty into my work, combining professional training with real-world understanding.
My philosophy is simple: every person has worth, value and the capacity for growth. No matter what you are facing – anxiety, depression, shame, trauma, Complex PTSD, autism, ADHD, relationship difficulties or struggles with identity – you deserve a space where you can feel safe, heard and respected. Healing begins with connection, and I believe therapy is about creating a relationship that balances compassion with curiosity, reflection with action, and support with gentle challenge.
I tailor therapy to the person in front of me, shaping our work around your needs rather than expecting you to fit into a set model. For some people that means making sense of the past, for others it is about finding ways to cope with the present. Often it involves building resilience, self-compassion and a stronger sense of who you are.
I have a strong interest in working with people living with autism and ADHD, with men’s mental health, and with those recovering from trauma, Complex PTSD or addiction. These are areas where people often feel misunderstood, judged or overlooked. My aim is to provide counselling in Cornwall, and online therapy across the UK, that offers genuine understanding and respect for the realities of your life.
Outside the therapy room, I am a dad, a surfer who finds peace in the ocean, a roller hockey player who loves the energy of the game, and an animal lover whose two dogs remind me daily of presence and joy. These parts of my life keep me grounded, balanced and connected – qualities I aim to bring into the therapeutic space with every client I meet.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and committed to their ethical framework. I also continue to develop my skills with regular training in areas such as Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), trauma, domestic violence awareness and complex PTSD. This ongoing learning ensures that I can offer safe, professional and compassionate therapy, informed by the latest understanding in mental health and wellbeing.
If you choose to work with me, you will find a collaborative process shaped around you. I will meet you where you are, walk alongside you, and together we will explore what it means to live a life that feels safer, more grounded and more connected.
