Photo of Angela Wicke, MBACP, Counsellor
Angela Wicke
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lisburn BT28
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I welcome you to my quiet counselling room, as well as offering sessions via video or telephone. I specialise working with individuals, couples, & families with anxieties, bereavements, depression, & relationship challenges. I have much experience in treating ADHD/ASD, OCD & other inherited cognitive frustrations that can burden us, often filling us with shame, fear, anger, self-hate, emotional extremes, & self-harm. I'm near Lisburn & Belfast. I also offer Mindfulness, EMDR, & DBT. Please note: I gladly offer concessions to nurses & all others in the helping professions. Spread the word!
Hi! I welcome you to my quiet counselling room, as well as offering sessions via video or telephone. I specialise working with individuals, couples, & families with anxieties, bereavements, depression, & relationship challenges. I have much experience in treating ADHD/ASD, OCD & other inherited cognitive frustrations that can burden us, often filling us with shame, fear, anger, self-hate, emotional extremes, & self-harm. I'm near Lisburn & Belfast. I also offer Mindfulness, EMDR, & DBT. Please note: I gladly offer concessions to nurses & all others in the helping professions. Spread the word!
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Mindtherapy NI
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Having worked with children and adult mental health sectors using models of psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment, knowledgeable of our community and voluntary sector. I am privileged to have experience with people from a broad range of cultural backgrounds and levels of complexity. And help them to overcome the language and the culture barriers by speaking the same language with them as I m fluent in Arabic, English, French and Persian.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Having worked with children and adult mental health sectors using models of psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment, knowledgeable of our community and voluntary sector. I am privileged to have experience with people from a broad range of cultural backgrounds and levels of complexity. And help them to overcome the language and the culture barriers by speaking the same language with them as I m fluent in Arabic, English, French and Persian.
07378 105155 View 07378 105155
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H Phillips Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
My name is Hilary Phillips. I am a integrative Psychotherapist Reg. (MBACP) also Accredited (MNCPS) and (MFHT) member. I offer a professional one-to-one service in a safe space. either face-to-face, telephone or online counselling. Using an integrative approach means I am able to explore the needs of my client by combining different counselling techniques. I can then tailor my approach to each individual empowering them to find a healthy balance and a better understanding of themselves. I work ethically within the BACP framework. Finding a therapist you are truly comfortable with ensures a successful therapeutic relationship.
My name is Hilary Phillips. I am a integrative Psychotherapist Reg. (MBACP) also Accredited (MNCPS) and (MFHT) member. I offer a professional one-to-one service in a safe space. either face-to-face, telephone or online counselling. Using an integrative approach means I am able to explore the needs of my client by combining different counselling techniques. I can then tailor my approach to each individual empowering them to find a healthy balance and a better understanding of themselves. I work ethically within the BACP framework. Finding a therapist you are truly comfortable with ensures a successful therapeutic relationship.
028 9163 8612 View 028 9163 8612
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Dr Gillian Agnew
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Newry BT35  (Online Only)
I am a HCPC registered Doctor of Clinical Psychology based in Northern Ireland. I have over 15 years experience in the NHS working with individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions. I wish to provide a service to those struggling to navigate waiting lists for psychology services in this current climate. I provide services to young people and adults using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT, DBT, Schema, EMDR & CFT). I endeavor to work with you to identify the most appropriate form of intervention for your own individual needs. Email me to discuss.
I am a HCPC registered Doctor of Clinical Psychology based in Northern Ireland. I have over 15 years experience in the NHS working with individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions. I wish to provide a service to those struggling to navigate waiting lists for psychology services in this current climate. I provide services to young people and adults using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT, DBT, Schema, EMDR & CFT). I endeavor to work with you to identify the most appropriate form of intervention for your own individual needs. Email me to discuss.
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Catrina Bell
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Check out www.oaktreetherapiesni.com for more information
Check out www.oaktreetherapiesni.com for more information
07723 414169 View 07723 414169
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Dr Liam Reilly
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and former British Psychology Society NI representative for the Children, Young People, and Families faculty. I have over ten years of experience providing psychological support and care to clients. The therapy sessions I offer are both person-centred and collaborative to encourage your self-expression and self-development. I use various psychotherapy treatment techniques and provide effective strategies to help you to cope with many of life’s various obstacles. The core of my therapeutic work is non-judgemental acceptance, understanding, and support for all experiences and difficulties.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and former British Psychology Society NI representative for the Children, Young People, and Families faculty. I have over ten years of experience providing psychological support and care to clients. The therapy sessions I offer are both person-centred and collaborative to encourage your self-expression and self-development. I use various psychotherapy treatment techniques and provide effective strategies to help you to cope with many of life’s various obstacles. The core of my therapeutic work is non-judgemental acceptance, understanding, and support for all experiences and difficulties.
028 2003 2166 View 028 2003 2166
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Anne O’Kelly
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Are you worried for you and your family as a result of a breakdown in relationships. Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children. Would you want to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to reach an understanding of how to cope with family change and transition? I am an experienced and skilled therapist. I provide a safe healing space for you to address your concerns and fears with a view to reaching a resolution and plan for the future.
Are you worried for you and your family as a result of a breakdown in relationships. Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children. Would you want to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to reach an understanding of how to cope with family change and transition? I am an experienced and skilled therapist. I provide a safe healing space for you to address your concerns and fears with a view to reaching a resolution and plan for the future.
028 9163 8460 View 028 9163 8460
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Diana Tighe O Broin
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Whether your feeling stuck, at a low ebb, dislike the person you've become. Perhaps feel as if your at a crossroads in your life or just looking to challenge yourself. Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, unhappy or even wonder what's the point. Life can be a struggle through many forms of loss in our lives we can feel hopeless and helpless. Even at your lowest, your still trying, still hoping. That's why your reading this, your looking for something to change, to challenge where you are in life and how to change it, so you can feel happy, content, alive again. As an Integrative Therapist I can accompany you.
Whether your feeling stuck, at a low ebb, dislike the person you've become. Perhaps feel as if your at a crossroads in your life or just looking to challenge yourself. Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, unhappy or even wonder what's the point. Life can be a struggle through many forms of loss in our lives we can feel hopeless and helpless. Even at your lowest, your still trying, still hoping. That's why your reading this, your looking for something to change, to challenge where you are in life and how to change it, so you can feel happy, content, alive again. As an Integrative Therapist I can accompany you.
07480 778974 View 07480 778974
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Amanda Rafferty
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Comber BT23
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel that you are at a stage in your life where you want to make some changes? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and feel you could benefit from having confidential, independent and neutral support to work through particular issues in your life? By working along side you, I can help you to try to work through the issues that are troubling you. The counselling relationship is one where I will listen to you without judging you. I will try to understand things from your point of view and I will provide a safe space where you will be heard. Our relationship will aim to provide clarity around the issues that concern you.
Do you feel that you are at a stage in your life where you want to make some changes? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and feel you could benefit from having confidential, independent and neutral support to work through particular issues in your life? By working along side you, I can help you to try to work through the issues that are troubling you. The counselling relationship is one where I will listen to you without judging you. I will try to understand things from your point of view and I will provide a safe space where you will be heard. Our relationship will aim to provide clarity around the issues that concern you.
028 9124 8153 View 028 9124 8153

Online Therapists

Photo of Teresa (Tessa) Joan Hollingsworth - Ashdown Forest Consultancy - Teresa Hollingsworth, MSc, HCPC - Occup. Psych., Psychologist
Ashdown Forest Consultancy - Teresa Hollingsworth
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Occup. Psych.
Verified Verified
Haywards Heath RH17  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my personal page. I understand that, at times, life can be tough. We can all feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. Life events or circumstances may have caused you to feel lost, sad, frightened, angry or panicky. You may be having negative thoughts. Are you experiencing work-related stress, medical/health issues or having difficulty with communication or relationships? Do you think you may have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or possibly autism/Asperger's? Everyone's story and reason for seeking therapy is different and it can take courage to ask for help.
Hello and welcome to my personal page. I understand that, at times, life can be tough. We can all feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. Life events or circumstances may have caused you to feel lost, sad, frightened, angry or panicky. You may be having negative thoughts. Are you experiencing work-related stress, medical/health issues or having difficulty with communication or relationships? Do you think you may have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or possibly autism/Asperger's? Everyone's story and reason for seeking therapy is different and it can take courage to ask for help.
01825 703504 View 01825 703504
Photo of Stephanie Lockett, MSc, MUKCP, Psychotherapist
Stephanie Lockett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
In addition I have specialist knowledge of ADHD and Bipolar Disorder.
As a Psychotherapist It has been my privilege to work closely with people facing deep challenges and issues in their lives. As someone who has faced my own challenges I believe I can truly empathise and help those who are in a dark place.
In addition I have specialist knowledge of ADHD and Bipolar Disorder.
As a Psychotherapist It has been my privilege to work closely with people facing deep challenges and issues in their lives. As someone who has faced my own challenges I believe I can truly empathise and help those who are in a dark place.
07522 396595 View 07522 396595
Photo of Sharon Lees, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor
Sharon Lees
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Borth SY24
My specialist areas are anxiety, trauma and Autism/ ADHD.
If you have found yourself here, I am guessing you will be looking at making a change in your life. I'm a dedicated psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist deeply committed to guiding individuals on their journey towards healing and empowerment. With a holistic approach that integrates various modalities, I specialize in supporting clients dealing with anxiety, trauma, and a range of emotional challenges. I work with adults, children and young people.
My specialist areas are anxiety, trauma and Autism/ ADHD.
If you have found yourself here, I am guessing you will be looking at making a change in your life. I'm a dedicated psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist deeply committed to guiding individuals on their journey towards healing and empowerment. With a holistic approach that integrates various modalities, I specialize in supporting clients dealing with anxiety, trauma, and a range of emotional challenges. I work with adults, children and young people.
01970 608735 View 01970 608735
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Moving and Being
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Many of my clients are additionally struggling with reproductive issues, chronic health conditions and ADHD.
A common theme among my clients is a sense that they have experienced trauma either in their childhood or through events later in life or a combination of both. I work mainly with female identifying individuals who are experiencing both mental health and physical health issues and seeking an approach that involves their body. Often my clients have explored talking therapy and have done their research and understand that healing trauma requires being helped to attend to the physical sensations and movement patterns that they have unconsciously adopted as a response to overwhelming experiences.
Many of my clients are additionally struggling with reproductive issues, chronic health conditions and ADHD.
A common theme among my clients is a sense that they have experienced trauma either in their childhood or through events later in life or a combination of both. I work mainly with female identifying individuals who are experiencing both mental health and physical health issues and seeking an approach that involves their body. Often my clients have explored talking therapy and have done their research and understand that healing trauma requires being helped to attend to the physical sensations and movement patterns that they have unconsciously adopted as a response to overwhelming experiences.
01424 619064 View 01424 619064
Photo of Dr Rob Agnew, AFBPSsS, Psychologist
Dr Rob Agnew
Psychologist, AFBPSsS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London E14  (Online Only)
Hey, thanks for looking at my profile. I've been in private practice since 2011 treating fatigue, issues related to ADHD and ASD, issues related to head injury, trauma, OCD, health anxiety and BDD; but I can help with most difficulties. I have worked a lot with LGBTQ+ communities and am the Chair of the Section of Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity of the British Psychological Society. I'm also a gay, cis-gendered man and trans ally. I work in partnership with a prescriber to offer rapid ADHD diagnosis (meeting NHS/NICE standards) and medication (turnaround often only 5 to 6 weeks).
Hey, thanks for looking at my profile. I've been in private practice since 2011 treating fatigue, issues related to ADHD and ASD, issues related to head injury, trauma, OCD, health anxiety and BDD; but I can help with most difficulties. I have worked a lot with LGBTQ+ communities and am the Chair of the Section of Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity of the British Psychological Society. I'm also a gay, cis-gendered man and trans ally. I work in partnership with a prescriber to offer rapid ADHD diagnosis (meeting NHS/NICE standards) and medication (turnaround often only 5 to 6 weeks).
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Photo of Olga Dobrushina, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Olga Dobrushina
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in autism, ADHD and other neurodivergence, trauma, and complex relationship issues.
I am an HCPC-registered counselling psychologist and an accredited schema therapist working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. My diverse professional background includes medical education, over ten years of experience in neurology and neuropsychological rehabilitation, neuroscience research, and technology development. Combined with training in various therapeutic modalities—schema therapy, EMDR, CBT, ACT, person-centred approach, and MBT—I am equipped to help clients with a range of needs, addressing both current life goals and the negative patterns coming from the past through evidence-based techniques.
I specialize in autism, ADHD and other neurodivergence, trauma, and complex relationship issues.
I am an HCPC-registered counselling psychologist and an accredited schema therapist working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. My diverse professional background includes medical education, over ten years of experience in neurology and neuropsychological rehabilitation, neuroscience research, and technology development. Combined with training in various therapeutic modalities—schema therapy, EMDR, CBT, ACT, person-centred approach, and MBT—I am equipped to help clients with a range of needs, addressing both current life goals and the negative patterns coming from the past through evidence-based techniques.
0141 673 1210 View 0141 673 1210
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Tim Harvard Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Much of my work is with depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic, relationships, trauma, and adult ADHD.
Hi, I hope your search for a therapist is going well. It can be a difficult process, but it is important to find a therapist who feels right for you. The relationship with your therapist is, on average, more helpful than their training and experience. Person-centred therapy is a relationship. It is not dependent on medical diagnoses, yet can help with all conditions. It is well proven to be as effective as other leading therapies, but uniquely it puts the client at the centre of the process. There is no 'you have x or y' or 'you should do this'. The right questions, and answers, will come from within during our conversations.
Much of my work is with depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic, relationships, trauma, and adult ADHD.
Hi, I hope your search for a therapist is going well. It can be a difficult process, but it is important to find a therapist who feels right for you. The relationship with your therapist is, on average, more helpful than their training and experience. Person-centred therapy is a relationship. It is not dependent on medical diagnoses, yet can help with all conditions. It is well proven to be as effective as other leading therapies, but uniquely it puts the client at the centre of the process. There is no 'you have x or y' or 'you should do this'. The right questions, and answers, will come from within during our conversations.
01736 803971 View 01736 803971
Photo of Julie Pike - www.juliepikecounselling.co.uk, MBACP Accred, Counsellor
www.juliepikecounselling.co.uk
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
I work with many clients with ADHD Autism & Asperger's.
Based in Hilsea Portsmouth Work face to face, online & phone BA(Hons)Humanistic Counsellor BACP Accredited 17 years I work in a building at the end of my garden which is very quiet & peaceful. .....Sessions are an hour, I work short & long term. I'm a Humanistic counsellor who works eclectically, also with CBT, dreams and creatively. .......I work with addictions, drug, alcohol, gambling etc. I also work with other addictions & phobias. I may offer concessions to young adults.
I work with many clients with ADHD Autism & Asperger's.
Based in Hilsea Portsmouth Work face to face, online & phone BA(Hons)Humanistic Counsellor BACP Accredited 17 years I work in a building at the end of my garden which is very quiet & peaceful. .....Sessions are an hour, I work short & long term. I'm a Humanistic counsellor who works eclectically, also with CBT, dreams and creatively. .......I work with addictions, drug, alcohol, gambling etc. I also work with other addictions & phobias. I may offer concessions to young adults.
07947 351146 View 07947 351146
Photo of Dr Catherine Bamford - Bamford Psychology & Counselling Service, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Bamford Psychology & Counselling Service
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
Bamford Psychology Service is led by Dr Catherine Bamford, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. We are a small team of experienced psychologists and counsellors, based in Leamington Spa. We provide high quality counselling, psychological assessment and therapy to children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health difficulties and life challenges. Common issues include depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, relationship difficulties, autism, ADHD, bereavement, chronic pain and PTSD. Please visit the website for more information and for our fees www.bamfordpsychologyservice.co.uk
Bamford Psychology Service is led by Dr Catherine Bamford, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. We are a small team of experienced psychologists and counsellors, based in Leamington Spa. We provide high quality counselling, psychological assessment and therapy to children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health difficulties and life challenges. Common issues include depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, relationship difficulties, autism, ADHD, bereavement, chronic pain and PTSD. Please visit the website for more information and for our fees www.bamfordpsychologyservice.co.uk
01926 293392 View 01926 293392
Photo of Dr Jennifer Vaughan, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Dr Jennifer Vaughan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
JV Psychology Services Ltd. offers assessments for Autism and ADHD for children, young people and adults. Our assessments follow National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines. Two specialist HCPC-registered healthcare professionals from different professional backgrounds (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist) will complete be involved in completing the assessments.
JV Psychology Services Ltd. offers assessments for Autism and ADHD for children, young people and adults. Our assessments follow National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines. Two specialist HCPC-registered healthcare professionals from different professional backgrounds (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist) will complete be involved in completing the assessments.
0161 696 8442 View 0161 696 8442
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Dr Leigh-Anne Lynch
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glasgow G74  (Online Only)
I have expertise in the area of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
I am Dr Leigh-Anne Lynch, I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with The Beacon Practice. I have over sixteen years experience practicing clinical psychology. I work with a wide age range, including children and adults to help clients understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. I use a range of psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, to help clients improve their quality of life. I am friendly, approachable and caring.
I have expertise in the area of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
I am Dr Leigh-Anne Lynch, I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with The Beacon Practice. I have over sixteen years experience practicing clinical psychology. I work with a wide age range, including children and adults to help clients understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. I use a range of psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, to help clients improve their quality of life. I am friendly, approachable and caring.
01355 209638 View 01355 209638

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ADHD Counsellors

When should I seek treatment for ADHD?

You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.

How does treatment for ADHD work?

Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioural therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.

How long does treatment for ADHD take?

It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.