Counselling in BT9
Life can be challenging and at times we can all feel in need of support. Counselling gives you the space to explore feelings and reflect upon your life in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. I have 10 years experience working in mental health and wellbeing. I have experience of working with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, family, life transitions, bereavement, post natal depression, work/career stress, learning disability, young people, children (school age-primary and secondary). I have also worked with adults and young people with autism and their families.
Life can be challenging and at times we can all feel in need of support. Counselling gives you the space to explore feelings and reflect upon your life in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. I have 10 years experience working in mental health and wellbeing. I have experience of working with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, family, life transitions, bereavement, post natal depression, work/career stress, learning disability, young people, children (school age-primary and secondary). I have also worked with adults and young people with autism and their families.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety or depression who want to feel more in control and at ease in their lives. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in worry, or weighed down by low mood. Using CBT, I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact. Together, we’ll gently identify what’s keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to help you feel more confident, resilient, and able to move forward.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety or depression who want to feel more in control and at ease in their lives. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in worry, or weighed down by low mood. Using CBT, I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact. Together, we’ll gently identify what’s keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to help you feel more confident, resilient, and able to move forward.
I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by life’s complexities and are looking for a safe, supportive space to talk. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or simply finding it hard to make sense of what’s going on. Whether your goal is to get through the day, regain clarity, or feel more regulated and grounded, I work collaboratively to help you find tools and understanding that suit you. Therapy is paced gently, with no expectation to have everything figured out.
I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by life’s complexities and are looking for a safe, supportive space to talk. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or simply finding it hard to make sense of what’s going on. Whether your goal is to get through the day, regain clarity, or feel more regulated and grounded, I work collaboratively to help you find tools and understanding that suit you. Therapy is paced gently, with no expectation to have everything figured out.
I offer long and short term therapy with a specialism in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a strong belief that people should be able to define life on their own terms and find their own meaning. I am interested in helping clients examine what can get in the way of that, whether it is personal history, external pressures, feelings of shame, or expectations of what is and isn’t normal. I want to help you discover what is important to you. I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
I offer long and short term therapy with a specialism in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a strong belief that people should be able to define life on their own terms and find their own meaning. I am interested in helping clients examine what can get in the way of that, whether it is personal history, external pressures, feelings of shame, or expectations of what is and isn’t normal. I want to help you discover what is important to you. I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
Often we feel we cannot share issues with family or friends, for fear of impacting these relationships or attempts at being rescued, where all we need is to be listened to. Often we are experiencing emotional turmoil, doubt , guilt, fear or sadness to the point we perceive ourselves as carrying the burden alone. This is the opportunity for you to be heard, to explore and consider solutions and new possibilities for the future in a non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic relationship. We can explore the past, the present or we can explore future plans and/or work on solutions to current problems.
Often we feel we cannot share issues with family or friends, for fear of impacting these relationships or attempts at being rescued, where all we need is to be listened to. Often we are experiencing emotional turmoil, doubt , guilt, fear or sadness to the point we perceive ourselves as carrying the burden alone. This is the opportunity for you to be heard, to explore and consider solutions and new possibilities for the future in a non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic relationship. We can explore the past, the present or we can explore future plans and/or work on solutions to current problems.
Why Choose Me? I have been an accredited CBT Therapist for 12 years with the BABCP and an accredited counsellor for 22 years (in total I have 22 years experience in helping clients with numerous mental health problems). I have worked recently in the NHS for seven years on the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapies Team in an NHS hospital. I have set up and ran a CBT Service for Praxis Care (one of the largest charities in NI and parts of the UK), I have worked in GP Surgeries, in community organisations in all 'trouble' areas of Belfast. I have a speciality in CBT Trauma Focused CBT and EMDR. Feedback from clients is positive
Why Choose Me? I have been an accredited CBT Therapist for 12 years with the BABCP and an accredited counsellor for 22 years (in total I have 22 years experience in helping clients with numerous mental health problems). I have worked recently in the NHS for seven years on the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapies Team in an NHS hospital. I have set up and ran a CBT Service for Praxis Care (one of the largest charities in NI and parts of the UK), I have worked in GP Surgeries, in community organisations in all 'trouble' areas of Belfast. I have a speciality in CBT Trauma Focused CBT and EMDR. Feedback from clients is positive
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with experience in working in both private practice and NHS services. I work with adults who experience a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties and interpersonal difficulties. I have a specialist interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma either in their early life or more recent traumatic experiences. I aim to support people to develop a better understanding of themselves and how their life experiences may have contributed to any current symptoms or difficulties.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with experience in working in both private practice and NHS services. I work with adults who experience a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties and interpersonal difficulties. I have a specialist interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma either in their early life or more recent traumatic experiences. I aim to support people to develop a better understanding of themselves and how their life experiences may have contributed to any current symptoms or difficulties.
I understand navigating life’s challenges—whether related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship or sexual issues—can be overwhelming. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings one-to-one. What sets me apart is my focus on not just your current struggles but also understanding how your past has shaped you. Together, we’ll work through these challenges, helping you build a future that truly excites and motivates you, at a pace that feels right for you. To help you move forward, with clarity, confidence & purpose. For more information visit: www.TheJourneyTherapists. com
I understand navigating life’s challenges—whether related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship or sexual issues—can be overwhelming. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings one-to-one. What sets me apart is my focus on not just your current struggles but also understanding how your past has shaped you. Together, we’ll work through these challenges, helping you build a future that truly excites and motivates you, at a pace that feels right for you. To help you move forward, with clarity, confidence & purpose. For more information visit: www.TheJourneyTherapists. com
I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults and older adults in both the public and private sector of mental health and well-being across Northern Ireland, Ireland and England. I work with clients with a range of mild to severe mental health and well-being problems from Depression, Anxiety to PTSD, whilst specialising in Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults and older adults in both the public and private sector of mental health and well-being across Northern Ireland, Ireland and England. I work with clients with a range of mild to severe mental health and well-being problems from Depression, Anxiety to PTSD, whilst specialising in Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
How do you feel right now? Can you put a word to that feeling? Feelings can often go unchecked and we don't notice until we feel overwhelmed. In modern life we are constantly bombarded with information and feel pressure to make decisions. We anxiously think about the future and regretfully think of the past. Unable to find peace in the now. A therapist can act as a companion who can help you explore your feelings in a safe environment. Help you learn more about yourself. We all have aspects of our personality that we keep hidden from others and even ourselves. Together we can explore these aspects.
How do you feel right now? Can you put a word to that feeling? Feelings can often go unchecked and we don't notice until we feel overwhelmed. In modern life we are constantly bombarded with information and feel pressure to make decisions. We anxiously think about the future and regretfully think of the past. Unable to find peace in the now. A therapist can act as a companion who can help you explore your feelings in a safe environment. Help you learn more about yourself. We all have aspects of our personality that we keep hidden from others and even ourselves. Together we can explore these aspects.
Perhaps you are struggling with trauma, low self-esteem, or confidence, and find yourself constantly putting others first while your own needs go unmet. You may feel unheard, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling exhausted or overwhelmed. If life feels harder than it should, and you’re wondering whether things could be different, therapy can offer a supportive space to begin making sense of what’s been holding you back.
When self-esteem or confidence is impacted, it can show up as anxiety, stress, low mood, anger, panic attacks, or relationship difficulties. In therapy, we can gently explore these patterns.
Perhaps you are struggling with trauma, low self-esteem, or confidence, and find yourself constantly putting others first while your own needs go unmet. You may feel unheard, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling exhausted or overwhelmed. If life feels harder than it should, and you’re wondering whether things could be different, therapy can offer a supportive space to begin making sense of what’s been holding you back.
When self-esteem or confidence is impacted, it can show up as anxiety, stress, low mood, anger, panic attacks, or relationship difficulties. In therapy, we can gently explore these patterns.
I enjoy helping people who have reached a point in their life when they're feeling stuck and unable to change the way they feel, behave or react to other people. I'm good at helping people to understand themselves better and to change the way they relate to themselves and other people. I work with a very broad range of problems from persistent anxiety and depression to severe trauma and personality disturbance. I offer appointments to clients living locally to me in West Yorkshire, across the U.K., and in a range of countries across the world.
I enjoy helping people who have reached a point in their life when they're feeling stuck and unable to change the way they feel, behave or react to other people. I'm good at helping people to understand themselves better and to change the way they relate to themselves and other people. I work with a very broad range of problems from persistent anxiety and depression to severe trauma and personality disturbance. I offer appointments to clients living locally to me in West Yorkshire, across the U.K., and in a range of countries across the world.
Specialist therapy for faith deconstruction, religious harm and identity.
Something has shifted. Maybe it's your faith, your sense of self, or the framework you've built your whole life around. And now you're carrying that quietly - maybe it's showing up to relationships, family, work; while privately everything feels uncertain.
I specialise in supporting people through faith deconstruction and the identity questions that follow. What looks like anxiety or relationship problems is often something deeper: the painful process of outgrowing a life that no longer fits you.
Specialist therapy for faith deconstruction, religious harm and identity.
Something has shifted. Maybe it's your faith, your sense of self, or the framework you've built your whole life around. And now you're carrying that quietly - maybe it's showing up to relationships, family, work; while privately everything feels uncertain.
I specialise in supporting people through faith deconstruction and the identity questions that follow. What looks like anxiety or relationship problems is often something deeper: the painful process of outgrowing a life that no longer fits you.
Hello, are you adjusting to parenthood. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or experiencing unhelpful or intrusive thoughts? Talking can help, afterall, becoming a parent is a significant life changing event.
My name is Elizabeth Johnston, passionate about raising awareness of self care, self compassion, focusing on balancing a regulated nervous system during this time of change.
Other/ ongoing: Clinical Supervision for qualified and student counselling therapists (limited spaces) focusing on client, ethics, self and personal development.
NEW: Monthly group supervision available (up to 4 therapists) working with perinatal themes
Hello, are you adjusting to parenthood. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or experiencing unhelpful or intrusive thoughts? Talking can help, afterall, becoming a parent is a significant life changing event.
My name is Elizabeth Johnston, passionate about raising awareness of self care, self compassion, focusing on balancing a regulated nervous system during this time of change.
Other/ ongoing: Clinical Supervision for qualified and student counselling therapists (limited spaces) focusing on client, ethics, self and personal development.
NEW: Monthly group supervision available (up to 4 therapists) working with perinatal themes
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous step. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or simply trying to make sense of your feelings, know that you don’t have to face it alone.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous step. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or simply trying to make sense of your feelings, know that you don’t have to face it alone.
I am a fully registered Clinical Psychologist working in East Belfast. My practice is situated conveniently by the M2 and M3 motorways and close to Belfast city centre. I have over 10 years' experience working in Clinical Psychology and the area of mental health with adults, children and families. I work with a range of issues such as trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, grief and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I have a special interest in working with new parents and pregnant people in distress or encountering difficulty related to their parenting journey (birth trauma, postnatal depression etc.).
I am a fully registered Clinical Psychologist working in East Belfast. My practice is situated conveniently by the M2 and M3 motorways and close to Belfast city centre. I have over 10 years' experience working in Clinical Psychology and the area of mental health with adults, children and families. I work with a range of issues such as trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, grief and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I have a special interest in working with new parents and pregnant people in distress or encountering difficulty related to their parenting journey (birth trauma, postnatal depression etc.).
I am very interested to hear your story, to know what has happened to you and to focus on your recovery and well-being. Nothing is ever inconsequential, even the slightest concern is important, as are you. I am confident that in working together therapeutically with you, you can make the necessary changes in your life so that intimacy, trust, creativity and contentment come alive. I am always fascinated in learning how our family histories, migration and trans-generational traumas influence our life choices both personally and professionally. I have extensive experience in the NHS in a Tertiary Specialist Psychotherapy service.
I am very interested to hear your story, to know what has happened to you and to focus on your recovery and well-being. Nothing is ever inconsequential, even the slightest concern is important, as are you. I am confident that in working together therapeutically with you, you can make the necessary changes in your life so that intimacy, trust, creativity and contentment come alive. I am always fascinated in learning how our family histories, migration and trans-generational traumas influence our life choices both personally and professionally. I have extensive experience in the NHS in a Tertiary Specialist Psychotherapy service.
I spent the last 6 years working within specialist areas of: Addiction, Eating Disorders and Harmful Behaviours in adolescents. These aspects have enabled me to work with anxiety and depression along with other generic presentations. Any further information required, please do not hesitate to get in contact on my website, which you will find on the right hand side, where I offer different types of appointments.
I spent the last 6 years working within specialist areas of: Addiction, Eating Disorders and Harmful Behaviours in adolescents. These aspects have enabled me to work with anxiety and depression along with other generic presentations. Any further information required, please do not hesitate to get in contact on my website, which you will find on the right hand side, where I offer different types of appointments.
You may be a high-masking autistic or ADHD woman. You may have spent years coping, and even outwardly succeeding, until your nervous system simply can’t keep up. Many of my clients are neurodivergent women, often late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed, navigating burnout, perimenopause, trauma, self-doubt, and deep exhaustion from masking. You may have tried therapy before without lasting change and feel stuck in the same patterns. You’re looking for specialist, neurodiversity-affirming therapy that helps you understand why you struggle and offers practical ways to move forward.
You may be a high-masking autistic or ADHD woman. You may have spent years coping, and even outwardly succeeding, until your nervous system simply can’t keep up. Many of my clients are neurodivergent women, often late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed, navigating burnout, perimenopause, trauma, self-doubt, and deep exhaustion from masking. You may have tried therapy before without lasting change and feel stuck in the same patterns. You’re looking for specialist, neurodiversity-affirming therapy that helps you understand why you struggle and offers practical ways to move forward.
After my first assessment I will work closely with my client to decide on the best form of therapy for them and decide the way forward together. I have had a passion for helping others my entire life and began counselling in 2010. My own past has only served to deepen my desire to help as I can deeply empathise with those who need it most. I believe that no one should suffer in silence and I work hard to try and guide clients to their own answers. When someone feels lost they then become confused and this is a very lonely place to be. I base my work on clearing the mist and helping clients find the answers.
After my first assessment I will work closely with my client to decide on the best form of therapy for them and decide the way forward together. I have had a passion for helping others my entire life and began counselling in 2010. My own past has only served to deepen my desire to help as I can deeply empathise with those who need it most. I believe that no one should suffer in silence and I work hard to try and guide clients to their own answers. When someone feels lost they then become confused and this is a very lonely place to be. I base my work on clearing the mist and helping clients find the answers.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in BT9
100+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in BT9 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Stress |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | AXA PPP |
| 66% | Bupa |
| 59% | Aviva |
How Counsellors in BT9 see their clients
| 81% | In Person and Online | |
| 19% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 69% | Female | |
| 31% | Male |